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Life Science Vocab 6

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AdenineA purine base, C5H5N5, one of the fundamental components of nucleic acids, as DNA, in which it forms a base pair with thymine, and RNA, in which it pairs with uracil.,
BinomialNomenclature involves organizing an organism's scientific name into a combination of two terms. These terms are the genus name and the species. Both of these terms are italicized and the genus name is also capitalized.,
Cell NucleusActs like the brain of the cell. It helps control eating, movement, and reproduction. If it happens in a cell, chances are the nucleus knows about it.,
CommensalismThe relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it,
DNA Deoxyribonucleic AcidComplex compound that carries information about cell activities from one generation to another,
Energy TransferWhen energy is being move from one place to another,
GeneThe basic physical unit of heredity; a linear sequence of nucleotides along a segment of DNA that provides the coded instructions for synthesis of RNA, which, when translated into protein, leads to the expression of hereditary character.,
HibernateTo enter a sleeplike state of reduced body activity; how some animals survive the winter,
LarynxTwo folds of tissue that make up the human voice box,
MigrateIs to move from one environment to another, where conditions are more favorable.,
Noninfectious DiseaseA disease that cannot be transmitted from one individual to another.,
PasteurizationThe process of heating milk, and some other foods, to kill bacteria that cause spoilage and disease.,
Radiation TherapyProcess in which radioactive elements are used to destroy unhealthy cells.,
SkinThe organ that covers and protects the body, and excretes wastes by perspiring.,
TissuesA cellular organizational level intermediate between cells and a complete organism,
VitaminAn organic compound that serves as a helper molecule in a variety of chemical reactions in the body,


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