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Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Biology

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
ribosome

a tiny structure within cells that assembles proteins by reading the genetic instructions carried by messenger RNA

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Golgi apparatus

a cellular organelle involved in the processing, packaging, and distribution of proteins and lipids within the cell, consisting of a stack of flattened membrane sacs called cisternae

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lysosome

a small, enzyme-filled sac in a cell that breaks down waste materials and unwanted substances

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mitochondrion

an organelle that is abundantly present in most cells and is responsible for energy production

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chromosome

a very small threadlike structure in a living organism that carries the genes and genetic information

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chloroplast

a plant cell organelle that uses sunlight to produce energy and make glucose through photosynthesis

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cytoplasm

the gel-like, semifluid substance within a cell that surrounds the organelles, providing a medium for cellular activities, including metabolism, transport of substances, and support for cellular structures

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cytoplast

a cell that has had its nucleus removed or the cellular material excluding the nucleus

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cytoskeleton

a network of protein fibers in a cell that gives it shape, supports its structure, and aids in movement

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nucleotide

a molecule that forms the basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base

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genome

the complete set of genetic material of any living thing

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polypeptide

a linear chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming a primary structure of a protein

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organelle

a specialized, membrane-bound structure within a cell that performs specific functions, contributing to the cell's overall structure and function

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vacuole

a cell organelle in plants, fungi, and some protists that stores nutrients, manages waste, and helps maintain cell pressure

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centriole

a pair of small cylinders near the nucleus in animal cells, organizing cell division by forming the mitotic spindle

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telomere

a repetitive DNA sequence at the end of a linear chromosome, protecting it from deterioration during replication, and playing a role in cellular aging and cancer development

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histone

a type of protein that plays a structural role in the packaging of DNA into nucleosomes, fundamental units of chromatin

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phenotype

the observable physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype (genetic makeup) with the environment

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homeostasis

the tendency of an organism or cell to regulate its internal environment and maintain a stable, balanced condition, despite external changes

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translation

the process by which the information encoded in the sequence of nucleotides in DNA is converted into a functional product, typically a protein

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transcription

the process by which a segment of DNA is used as a template to synthesize a complementary RNA molecule

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replication

the process by which an organism duplicates its genetic material, particularly the copying of DNA in cell division

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heterozygote

an individual organism or cell with two different alleles at a specific gene locus, having inherited different genetic information from each parent

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homozygote

an individual organism or cell with two identical alleles at a specific gene locus, having inherited the same genetic information from both parents

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codon

a sequence of three adjacent nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid during protein synthesis or serves as a start or stop signal in the translation process

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symbiosis

a close and often long-term interaction between two different species living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both

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ameba

a single-celled, microscopic organism belonging to the group of protozoa, characterized by a flexible cell membrane and the absence of a fixed body shape

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capsid

the protein coat of a virus that encases its genetic material and helps it attach to and enter host cells during infection

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chlorophyll

a green pigment found in all green plants and cyanobacteria that is responsible for the absorption of the sunlight needed for the photosynthesis process

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eukaryote

a type of living thing with cells that have a nucleus and other structures enclosed in membranes, like plants, animals, fungi, and some microorganisms

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fetus

an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

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ovum

a mature, female reproductive cell or egg, typically larger than a sperm cell, capable of fusing with a sperm cell during fertilization to form a zygote

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pepsin

an enzyme produced in the stomach that helps in the digestion of proteins by breaking them down into smaller peptides

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adenosine triphosphate

a molecule that carries energy within cells, composed of adenine, a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups

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prokaryote

a simple, single-celled organism that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria and archaea

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