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09/22/2009

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Term
A-, An-
Definition
Not, Without
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Ab-
Definition
Away from, (Abnormal)
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alba (leuk)
Definition
White, (linea alba, leucoplast,)
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Ambul-
Definition
To walk, (ambulatory, amble, ambulance)
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Ante-
Definition
Before (Anteroom)
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Arterio-
Definition
To do with Arteries
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-asis
Definition
Condition, State of, (homeostasis)
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Audi-
Definition
to hear, (audio)
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Be-
Definition
Thoroughly (Besmirched, Besprinkle)
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Calor-
Definition
Heat, (Calorie, Caloric)
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Cardi
Definition
Heart (Cardiac Arrest, Cardiologist)
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Centro-
Definition
Center (Centrifuge)
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Cephal-
Definition
Head (cephalothorax, encephalitis)
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Chemo-
Definition
Chemical (Chemistry, Chemotherapy)
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Chron
Definition
Time (Chronologic)
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Cid-, Cis-
Definition
to kill, to cut (incision, excision, circumcision,)
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Circum-
Definition
Around (Circumference)
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Con- Com-
Definition
With, Together (convene, compress, contemporary, converge, compact,  conjoin, combine)
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Contra- Counter-
Definition
Against, opposite (contradict, counteract, contravene, contrary, counterspy, contrapuntal)
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Cyto-
Definition
Cell (cytoplasm, cytoskeleton)
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Cycl-
Definition
Circle, Wheel (bicycle, cyclical, cycle, )
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De-
Definition
From, Down, Away (detach, deploy, deodorize, devoid, deflate, degenerate)
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Demo-
Definition
People (Democracy)
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Dent, Dont
Definition
Teeth (dentist, orthodontist, peridontist)
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Derm
Definition
Skin (epidermis, dermatologist)
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Dia-
Definition
Through, Cross, Between (diameter, diagonal, dialogue dialect, dialectic, diagnosis, diachronic)
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Dict
Definition
Speak (predict, verdict, malediction, dictionary, dictate, dictum, diction, indict )
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Dis, Dif, Dys
Definition
Away, Not, Negative (dismiss, differ, disallow, disperse, dissuade, disconnect, dysfunction, disproportion, disrespect, distemper, distaste, disarray, dyslexia)
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Duc, Duct
Definition
to lead, pull (produce, abduct, product, transducer, viaduct, aqueduct, induct, deduct, reduce, induce)
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Dyn, Dyna
Definition
Power (dynamic, dynamometer, dynamite, dynamo, dynasty)
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Ecto-
Definition
Outside (ectomorph, ectoderm, ectoplasm, ectopic, ectothermal)
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Ectomy
Definition
Removal Of (appendectomy, tonsilectomy)
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Endo
Definition
Inside, Within (endotoxin, endoscope, endogenous)
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Epi
Definition
Above, on top of (epidermis, epicenter)
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Equi
Definition
Equal (equilibrium, equinox, equation, equator)
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e, ex
Definition
Out, away, from, (emit, expulsion, exhale, exit, express, exclusive, enervate, exceed, explosion)
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Exo-
Definition
Without, outside, outer (exoskeleton)
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Form
Definition
Shape (bioform)
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Flu, Flux
Definition
Flow (effluence, influence, effluvium, fluctuate, confluence, reflux, influx)
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flect, flex
Definition
To bend (flexible, reflection, deflect, circumflex)
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fuge
Definition
something that drives away (centrifuge)
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Genic
Definition
Produce from, producing (Carcinogenic, genetic)
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Graph, Gram
Definition
To write or draw (polygraph, grammar, biography, graphite, telegram, autograph, lithograph, historiography, graphic)
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Hema
Definition
Blood (hematologist, hematoma, hemoglobin)
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Hemi
Definition
half (hemisphere)
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Hyper
Definition
Over, Above (Hypertonic, hyperactive, hypertensive, hyperbolic, hypersensitive, hyperventilate, )
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Hypo
Definition
Below, Less than (hypotonic, hypotension, hypodermic, hypoglycemia, hypoallergenic)
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Infra
Definition
Beneath (infrared, infrastructure)
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Inter, Intro
Definition
Between (international, intercept, intermission, interoffice, internal, intermittent, introduce)
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Intra
Definition
Within, Into (intranet, intracranial, intravenous)
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Iso
Definition
Same, Like (isotonic, isometric, isotope )
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Itis
Definition
Inflammation (tonsillitis, appendicitis, bronchitis)
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Lyse, Lysis
Definition
To burst, destroy (plasmolysis, lysosome, cytolysis)
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Magni
Definition
Great (Magnitude)
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Maniple
Definition
Hands (Manipulate)
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Meso
Definition
Middle (mesomorph, mesoamerica, mesosphere)
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Meta
Definition
Beyond, Change (metamorphosis, metabolism, metainformation)
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Mis
Definition
Bad, Badly (misinform, misinterpret, , misnomer, mistake,)
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Mit, Mis
Definition
To send (transmit, permit, missile, missionary, remit, admit, missive, mission)
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Morph
Definition
Shape (polymorphic, morpheme, amorphous)
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Neuro
Definition
Nerve (neuron, neurosurgeon )
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Oculo, Opti
Definition
Relating to vision or eyes (optometrist, ocular lens, binoculars)
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Omni
Definition
All (omnipotent, omnivorous, omniscient)
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-ose
Definition
Full of (suffix for sugar) (dextrose, sucrose, glucose)
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-osis
Definition
State, condition (halitosis)
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Ostheo
Definition
Bone (osteoporosis, osteosarcoma )
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Ortho
Definition
Straight (orthoptera, orthopedics, orthodontist, )
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Para
Definition
Beside (paramedic, paraphrase, parachute)
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Pathy
Definition
Abnormality, Disease (psychopathy)
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Per
Definition
Through (Intensive)
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Peri
Definition
Around (periscope, perimeter, perigee, periodontal)
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Phil
Definition
Love, an affinitity/liking for (hydrophilic)
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Phobe
Definition
Abnormal, fear of (hydrophobic, claustrophobic, arachnophobia)
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Phon
Definition
Sound (telephone, phonics, homophone, microphone)
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Phoresis
Definition
Transmisison, carrying (electrophoresis)
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Plasm
Definition
Fluid Substance (cytoplasm, nucleoplasm)
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platy
Definition
Flat, Broad (platypus, platyhementhes)
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Pod
Definition
Foot (pseudopod, gastropod)
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Por
Definition
Opening, Hole (pore, porous, osteoporosis)
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Port
Definition
To carry (porter, portable, report, transportation, deport, import, export)
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Post
Definition
After (postpardum, post-operative)
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Psuedo
Definition
False (pseuodopod)
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re
Definition
back, again (report, realign, retract, revise, regain)
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Retro
Definition
Backwards (retrorocket, retrospect, retrogression, retroactive)
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Sanct
Definition
Holy (sanctify, sanctuary, sanction, sanctimonious)
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Scerlo
Definition
Hard (arteriosclerosis)
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Scope
Definition
For seeing or observing (microscope)
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Scrib, Script
Definition
to write (inscription, prescribe,  conscript, scribble, transcribe)
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Sect, Sec
Definition
cut (intersect, transect, dissect, secant, section)
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Semi
Definition
Half (semifinal, semiconscious, semimonthly, semicircle)
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Spect
Definition
To look (inspect, spectator, circumspect, prospect, spectacle)
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Sub
Definition
Under, Below (submerge, submarine, substandard, subnormal, subvert)
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Super, Supra
Definition
Above (superior, suprarenal, superscript, supernatural, supercede)
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Syn (Synthesis)
Definition
To put together (photosynthesis, dehydration synthesis, synchronous, syndicate)
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Tele
Definition
Distance, Afar (television, telephone, telegraph, telemetry)
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Endocrine Gland
Definition
ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into bloodstream
Term
Therm, Thermo
Definition
Heat (thermal, thermometer, thermocouple, thermodynamic, thermoelectric)
Term
Tox
Definition
Poison (toxic, toxoplasmosis)
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Tract
Definition
to drag, draw (attract, tractor, traction, extract, retract, protract, detract, subtract, contract, intractable)
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Trans
Definition
Across (transoceanic, transmit, transport, transducer)
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Trophy
Definition
relating to nutrition, food, health, growth (atrophy)
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Un
Definition
not (uncooked, unharmed, unintended)
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Ultra
Definition
beyond, on the further side of, excessive, extreme (ultraviolet)
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Veh, Vect
Definition
To carry (vector, vehicle, convection, vehement)
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Vert, Vers
Definition
To turn (convert, revert, advertise, versatile, vertigo, invert, reversion, extravert, introvert)
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vita
Definition
Life (vital, vitality, vitamins, revitalize)
Term
Zoo
Definition
Relating to animals (zoology, zoological)
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anaphase
Definition
stage in mitosis, migration of chromatids to opposite ends of the cell, homologous pairs migrate
Term
Aorta
Definition
largest artery, carries blood from left ventricle
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Artery
Definition
Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
Term
Autonomic Nervous System
Definition
part of the nervous system regulates involuntary muscle, (walls of alimentary canal, includes the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems)
Term
Cerebellum
Definition
Hindbrain region, controls equilibrium and muscle coordination
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Cerebrum
Definition
Largest part of human brain, center of intelligence, conscious thought, and senation
Term
circadian rhythms
Definition
daily cycles of behaviour
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climax community
Definition
stable biotic part of ecosystem in which populations exist in balance wih each other and environment
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Dendrite
Definition
part of neuron that transmits impulses to cell body
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Diploid
Definition
cells with double set of chromosomes in homologous pairs
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Ectoderm
Definition
outermost embryonic germ layer that gives rise to the skin, eyes, and nervous system
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Endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
network of membrane enclosed spaces connected with nuclear membrane, transports materials through cells
Term
Epididymis
Definition
coiled part of sperm duct, adjacent to the testes in mammals.
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estrogen
Definition
female sex hormone secreted by the follicle
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Calvin Cycle (Dark Cycle)
Definition
photosynthesis that reduces fixed carbon to carbohydrates through addition of electrons
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fallopian tube
Definition
mammalian oviduct that leds from ovaries to the uterus
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FSH
Definition
anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the follicle in females and the function of seminiferous tubules in males
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gastrula
Definition
stage in embryonic development, differentiation of cells into ectoderm and endoderm germ layers and formation of archenteron
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glycolysis
Definition
anaerobic respiration of carbohydrates
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Haploid
Definition
cell that have halfthe chromosome number typical for species
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Golgi Apparatus
Definition
membranous organelles invovled in storage and modification of secretory products
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Krebs Cycle
Definition
process of aerobic respiration that fully harvests the energy of gl
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luteinizing hormone (LH)
Definition
secreted by anterior pituitary gland, stimulates conversion of follicle into corpus luteum and secretion of progesterone. Also stimulates secretion of sex hormones by the testes
Term
Lysosome
Definition
Organelle with enzymes that aid in intracellular digestion
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Mesoderm
Definition
primary germ layer, give rise to skeleton, circulatory system, and reproductive organs
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Metaphase
Definition
a stage of mitosis; chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell
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oviduct
Definition
a tube connecting ovaries and the uterus
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Pepsin
Definition
stomach enzyme that partially digests proteins, works best at low pH or acidic
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photolysis
Definition
process of photosynthesis in which water is split into H+ and OH- the hydrogen iorn is then joined to NADP
Term
NADP
Definition
Nicotinamide-adeninedinucleotide also called DPN; a respiratory oxidatoin-reduction molecule
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Pituitary gland
Definition
2 parts, anterior and posterior with its own secretions called the "master gland" because its hormones stimulate secretions by other glands
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progesterone
Definition
hormone secreted by corpus luteum of vertebrates and the placenta of mammals; its function is to maintain the endometrium
Term
Protista
Definition
kingdom of unicellular living organisms that are neither animals nor plants; includes some algae, slime molds, protozoa
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Ribosome
Definition
organelle in cytoplasm that contains RNA; does protein synthesis
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Somatic Cell
Definition
any cell that is not reproductive
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Stamen
Definition
part of the flower that produces pollen
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Synapse
Definition
junction between axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrites of another
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transcription
Definition
first stage of protein synthesis in which info coded on DNA is written on mRNA
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Endoderm
Definition
innermost embryonic layer that gives rise to lumbs, gastrointestinal tract, and bladder lining
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Insertion
Definition
point where a muscle attaches to skin, bone or another muscle
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Aldosterone
Definition
triggers body to retain NaCl in times of excessive heat
Term
Steppe
Definition
Biome with grasslands and few trees (prairie)
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Hardy-Weinberg Law
Definition
gene ratios and allele frequencies are the same through each generation that isn't evolving. random mating, large population, no immigration, no natural selection, and little mutation
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