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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
resistant | adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection | |
protein | n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues | |
compose | v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it | |
triplet | n: a group of three things or people, especially three babies born at the same time from the same pregnancy | |
codon | n: a sequence of three nitrogenous bases in a DNA or RNA molecule that specifies a particular amino acid or a start or stop signal in protein synthesis | |
encode | v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission | |
amino | n: compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair (NH2) that combine to make protein | |
acid | n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
rulebook | n: a set of rules or regulations, especially one governing a particular activity or organization | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
serine | n: a hydrophilic amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter and is found in many proteins | |
synonymous | adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
coli | n: a bacterium of the genus Escherichia that is commonly found in the human gut and is used as a model organism in molecular biology and biochemistry | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
rewrite | v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information | |
microbe | n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
compress | v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
synonym | n: a word or expression that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or expression in the same language | |
synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
tube | n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape | |
prohibitively | adv: in a manner that discourages or prevents something from happening or being done, especially by making it too expensive | |
assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
streamline | v: to simplify or make more efficient by eliminating unnecessary parts or steps | |
machinery | n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
mRNA | n: (an abbreviation for messenger RNA) a single-stranded molecule of RNA that corresponds to the genetic sequence of a gene, and is read by a ribosome in the process of synthesizing a protein | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
incompatible | adj: so different as to not be able to exist or work with another thing or person | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
recall | v: to remember something | |
corresponding | adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
ribosome | n: a cellular structure made of RNA and protein that helps in the production of proteins | |
synthetase | adj: an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of a chemical bond between two molecules | |
enzyme | n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
polymer | n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
unlock | v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key | |
efficiently | adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
synthesis | n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements | |
delete | v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information | |
genetically | adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity | |
assign | v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
cellular | adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
peptide | n: a molecule made up of two or more amino acids linked in a chain, found in the structure of proteins | |
macrocycle | n: a large molecule with a cyclic structure, typically one that contains several repeating units | |
antibiotic | n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria | |
immunosuppressive | adj: reducing or suppressing the immune system’s ability to fight against diseases | |
tumor | n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
biodegrade | v: to decay naturally by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
constituent | n: one of the parts of the whole; a person represented by an elected official | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
circular | adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form | |
bioeconomy | n: the part of the economy concerned with the production of goods and services using biological resources and processes | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
bioreactor | n: a device or system used to cultivate living cells, tissues, or organisms for industrial or research purposes | |
ferment | v: to experience a chemical change or action that results in the production of alcohol or effervescence of gases; (noun) a state of agitated activity or change, especially in the context of social or political movements | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
reimagine | v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort |