MCAT

bonds held between ions in an ionic compound

arthropod that lives in water and is characterised by a hard shell, segmented body and jointed limbs

the blood and other substances lost from the uterus at menstruation

enzyme that breaks down fat into fatty acids and glycerol

master endocrine gland which is attached to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain

shortening

valence electrons

ovum

gender

to make into a suspension of two liquids which do not mix completely

to let go

to make contact with; transfer information to something or someone

an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of nucleic acids

medical practitioner who treats and diagnoses diseases by non-surgical methods

the part of the mind that can think; reason and understand

liquid in the inner ear

the system of ductless glands which release hormones

a drug also known as marijuana

change in optical rotation as a result of chemical change

the processes by which genetic information are passed on between generations

the death of brain tissue due to inadequate blood flow