MCAT MCAT Meaning by word 090

a structure found in the cell cytoplasm that plays a role in cell division

change of velocity

characteristic of a substance to be shaped under pressure without breaking, but to be cut in thin stripes

one of the nitrogen containing bases which help make up RNA

indigestible cellulose in our food; roughage

nerve cell that conducts messages from the brain and the spinal cord to the muscles

something that is different from a group; different from what is normal

treatment with a specific acid

instrument for measurment of volume of air passing the lung

something that transmits energy, usually heat or electricity

system of muscles including skeletal muscle needed for locomotion; smooth muscle of the organs and cardiac muscle

sex organs where the reproductive cells are made

the loss of water from plants through the stomata

a substance that releases hydrogen ions in water

stage of development in which puberty takes place

molecule containing an alkyl group

structural and functional unit of life

a change in a chromosome or a gene

relating to the front of the body or body part

someone in an uncontrollable state of agitation; excitement panic or other strong emotion

having symptoms

with features of diabetes

tiredness that occurs with exercise

specialized structure which performs particular functions within a cell

bond that holds water molecules together

the liquid part of blood

a ranking system of organisation

a sequence of amino acids; food needed for growth and repair

separation of a complex wave into its components according to given features, e.g. frequency or wavelength

secondary structure of a protein where the polypeptide chain forms a zigzag shape