MCAT MCAT Meaning by word 024

the nerve that carries messages from the eye to the brain

linkage formed in general; between carbon 1 of one molecule and carbon 4 of another molecule

a cut or break in the skin

gland releasing fluid secretion called spittle or saliva

produced by removing a water molecule from two carboxylic acid groups

all the contents of the cell except the nucleus

a disease antigen that stimulates the body to produce an antibody reaction but is not strong enough to produce the disease's harmful effects

a ball of cells that surround a fluid-filled cavity

the coiling of the peptide chains in a protein in specific ways

removal of an amino group (NH2) from an organic molecule

outer covering of the cerebrum responsible for consciousness, memory, intellect, voluntary activity and sensory perception

the fertilized ovum (before it is cleaved)

long bone of the lower arm (forearm)

the characteristic regions of space that electrons are held in

formation where 6 benzene atoms are arranged in a ring, which has alternating single and double bonds, and a hydrogen atom, attached to each carbon atom

the overall conformation of each polypeptide chain making up the protein

inherited disorder caused by a single gene defect, which is dominantly inherited

a naturally occurring amino acid

glands in the skin that make sweat; sweat glands

ceramic material made from heating silica and oxides in a furnace and then cooling and setting it

tissue connecting bones at a joint

an element which has mainly covalent bonds

reproduction by one organism

linkage formed in general; between carbon 1 of one molecule and carbon 4 of another molecule

hair-like process found on epithelial linings; an eyelash or eyelid

the process of childbirth

cellular control process in which an enzyme is inhibited when reaching a certain blood level

production of an ova

a unit of molecular mass

substance secreted in the outer ear canal by special glands