Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Biology, Genetics & Life Processes
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(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information
the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use
related to evolution or the slow and gradual development of something
(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth
the complete set of genetic material of any living thing
(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features
an unhatched or unborn offspring in the process of development, especially a human offspring roughly from the second to the eighth week after fertilization
an animal or plant with parents that belong to different breeds or varieties
a cell or a group of cells created through a natural or artificial process from a source that they are genetically identical to
(of a living being) to produce offspring or more of itself
something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology
the act of producing a substance that exists in living beings
the organic process through which a plant produces flowers
all the different stages of grow and development of a living organism
to become limp or droopy, usually due to lack of water or loss of vitality
the total amount of time that an organism, person, or object is alive or able to function
to receive traits or attributes from a previous generation through genetic inheritance
the duration between conception and birth during which an embryo or fetus develops in the uterus
any tube structure inside the body through which blood can circulate, such as a vein, artery, etc.
the flowing blood in a circulatory system, moving through vessels to transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body
an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own
relating to or consisting of cells, the basic structural units of living organisms or systems
(anatomy) the outer layer of the anterior part of the brain, called cerebrum, containing gray matter
a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth
any organism that can cause diseases
to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period
the process of taming wild animals and developing them into pets or livestock through selective breeding and husbandry
related to the heart and blood vessels
