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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 1 - 1C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1C in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "eradicate", "genetically", "ethically", etc.

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to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: The artist decided create a sculpture from marble .
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a baby whose genetic makeup has been intentionally modified or selected by genetic engineering techniques to possess specific desired traits or characteristics

Ex: Some countries have strict laws against creating designer baby for non-medical reasons .
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to commit a large-scale homicide which results in a significant reduction in population

Ex: The conflict threatened eradicate generations of families in the village .
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disease
[noun]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

Ex: disease is spreading rapidly through the population .
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to live
[Verb]

to continue to exist or be alive

Ex: The specialists predicted she had only weeks left live.
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long
[Adverb]

for a great amount of time

Ex: She long admired his work , ever since she first saw it years ago .
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intelligent
[Adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: This is intelligent device that learns from your usage patterns .
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ethically
[Adverb]

in a manner consistent with what is considered right or good

Ex: The research study was ethically, with full disclosure of potential risks and benefits to participants .
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unacceptable
[Adjective]

(of a thing) not pleasing or satisfying enough

Ex: The test results unacceptable, and further investigation was required .
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a medical approach that involves altering or replacing genes in a person's cells to treat or prevent genetic diseases

Ex: Advances in gene therapy may soon lead to treatments for previously untreatable diseases.
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having had an altered genetic structure in order to serve a particular purpose, such as being more resistant to disease, bearing more fruit, etc.

Ex: The use genetically modified crops has raised concerns about long-term environmental impacts .
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a medical condition or disorder that is passed down from one generation to another through genes or genetic inheritance

Ex: Genetic counseling can help individuals understand the risk of passing on hereditary disease.
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to play God
[phrase]

to take excessive control or influence over something or someone, as if having the power of a god, often exceeding one's rightful authority

Ex: In the past, people played God by using animals for experimentation, but now animal rights activists push for more ethical treatment.
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biology
[noun]

the scientific study of living organisms; the science that studies living organisms

Ex: biology is crucial for addressing environmental and health-related challenges .
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biological
[Adjective]

relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions

Ex: The study of anatomy and physiology is a fundamental aspect of biological science.
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biologically
[Adverb]

relating to or involving biology, the scientific study of living organisms and their vital processes

Ex: The environmental study evaluated the biologically, studying the interactions between organisms .
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biologist
[noun]

(biology) a person who studies the science that deals with living organisms

Ex: biologist worked in the lab to conduct experiments on how certain bacteria affect the human immune system .
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the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their effects on living organisms

Ex: A degree microbiology opens doors to careers in healthcare and research .
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a scientist who specializes in the study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their effects on living organisms

Ex: During her internship , she assisted microbiologist with various microbiological tests .
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the branch of science and technology that involves the use of living organisms, cells, and biological systems to develop new products and applications for various industries

Ex: In medicinebiotechnology contributes to personalized treatments , gene therapies , and advancements in regenerative medicine .
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gene
[noun]

(genetics) a basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is located on a chromosome in a cell and controls a particular quality

Ex: The study revealed that genes could influence intelligence .
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a specialist in or student of the branch of biology that deals with how individual features and different characteristics are passed through genes

Ex: geneticist collaborated with doctors to develop a gene therapy treatment for patients with genetic disorders .
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genetics
[noun]

the branch of biology that deals with how individual features and different characteristics are passed through genes

Ex: Modern techniques genetics allow for the editing of genes in living organisms .
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genetically
[Adverb]

in a manner that is related to genetics or genes

Ex: The research focused on understanding the genetically, investigating its genetic components .
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ecology
[noun]

the scientific study of the environment or the interrelation of living creatures and the way they affect each other

Ex: The research team ecology to explore how pollution affects aquatic life .
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ecologically
[Adverb]

in a manner that relates to or concerns the environment and its interactions with living organisms

Ex: The wildlife management plan was ecologically, promoting the well-being of species within their natural habitats .
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ecologist
[noun]

in a manner that relates to or concerns the environment and its interactions with living organisms

Ex: She became ecologist after realizing the importance of environmental conservation .
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eco-friendly
[Adjective]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

Ex: They eco-friendly solar panels to lower their energy consumption .
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ecosystem
[noun]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

Ex: Climate change poses a major threat to many ecosystems.
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tourism that includes visiting endangered natural environments which aims at preservation of the wildlife and the nature

Ex: The growing popularity ecotourism is helping to fund nature reserves around the world .
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chemistry
[noun]

the branch of science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other

Ex: His passion chemistry led him to pursue a degree in chemical engineering .
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a scientist who studies the chemical processes and substances in living organisms

Ex: The study of biochemical reactions is essential for biochemist working in medical research .
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a field of science that deals with the chemistry of organisms

Ex: The professor specializes biochemistry, particularly in enzyme catalysis .
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a toxic substance that is used to cause harm or death to humans, animals, or plants

Ex: chemical weapon can cause widespread environmental damage as well as human casualties .
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methods of warfare using chemical weapons

Ex: Advances in technology have chemical warfare a significant concern for modern security .
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