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Biowords 3/3
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- 1ThylakoidFlattened membrane sacs found in chloroplasts which hold the pigments used in photosynthesis and are the site of the light reactions of photosynthesis. A stack of thylakoids forms a granum.
- 2ThymineA nitrogen-containing organic base found in DNA. It pairs with adenine.
- 3TissueA group of similar cells that perform a particular function.
- 4Tissue fluidThe fluid derived from blood plasma that surrounds the cells in a tissue.
- 5TotipotentUndifferentiated cell that is capable of differentiating into any kind of specialised cell. All cells in an embryo are totipotent as are meristem cells in plants. Embryonic stem cells are totipotent.
- 6TracheaThe windpipe leading from the back of the mouth to the bronchi.
- 7TranscriptionThe assembly of an mRNA molecule that is a copy of the DNA coding strand (and complementary to the template strand).
- 8TransectA line through a habitat used to help take samples and study the habitat.
- 9Transfer RNA (tRNA)A type of RNA polynucleotide involved in protein synthesis. It transports amino acids to the ribosomes to be added to the growing polypeptide chain.
- 10TransgenicOrganism that has genetic material from another organism usually by genetic engineering.
- 11TranslocationThe movement of sucrose and other substances up and down a plant.
- 12TransmissionThe way in which a microorganism or other pathogen travels from one host to another.
- 13TranspirationThe loss of water vapour from the aerial parts of a plant due to evaporation.
- 14TriglycerideA molecule consisting of a glycerol moleculeand three fatty acid molecules covalently bonded together.
- 15TurgidDescribes a cell that is full of water as a result of entry of water due to osmosis. When the pressure of the cell wall prevents more water entering the cell is said to be turgid.
- 16UltrastructureThe detailed structure of the internal components of cells as revealed by the electron microscope rather than by the light microscope. Sometimes called fine structure.
- 17UracilA nitrogen-containing organic base found in RNA.
- 18UreaChemical made in the liver from amine groups from deaminated amino acids and carbon dioxide. It is toxic and is removed from the body in urine.
- 19VaccineA preparation of antigens given to provide artificial immunity.
- 20Vacuolar pathwayThe pathway taken by water in plants as it passes from cell to cell via the cell cytoplasm and vacuole.
- 21Variable (dependent variable independent variable)Condition in an experimental investigation. Independent variables are altered by the experimenter; dependent variables change as a result of the changes in the independent variable.
- 22VariationThe differences between individuals.
- 23Vascular tissue / bundleThe transport tissue in a plant usually found as a bundle containing both xylem and phloem.
- 24VectorAn organism that carries a disease-causing organism (pathogen) from one host to another. The term is also used to describe an agent (such as a plasmid) that transfers genetic material from one cell to another.
- 25Vena cavaEither of two large veins that carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.
- 26VentilationBreathing movement of diaphragm and rib cage that bring air into and out of the lungs.
- 27VentriclesThe lower chambers in the heart.
- 28VesicleA membrane-bound sac found in cells and used to transport materials around the cell.
- 29VilliFolds in the wall of an organ or tissue that increase surface area.
- 30VitaminChemical needed in small amounts for healthy metabolism. Some organisms can make them some organisms have to obtain them in the diet.
- 31Water potential ()A measure of the ability of water molecules to move freely in solution. Measures the potential for a solution to lose water water moves from a solution with high water potential to one of lower water potential. Water potential is decreased by the presence of solutes.
- 32Water vapour potentialThe potential energy of water vapour in a gas it is used to indicate how much water vapour is present.
- 33XerophyteA plant specially adapted to living in dry areas.
- 34XylemA plant tissue containing xylem vessels (and other cells) that are used to transport water in a plant and provide support.
- 35ZygoteDiploid cell made from fusion of male and female gametes.
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