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Vocab Base "bio"

TermDefinition
biome a geographical region or zone in which plant and animal life coexist as an ecosystem
biosphere the Earth's zone of air, soil, and water capable of sustaining life
biopsy the removal and examination of living tissue, cells, or fluids
biology scientific discipline focused on all forms of life
microbiology branch of biology focused on microscopic forms of life
microbe a living microorganism
biological warfare method of war employing chemicals or biological agents to attack the enemy
biological clocks physiological systems enabling organisms to live within the rhythms of nature (cycle of seasons, time of day, sun rising/setting)
biochemistry the study of chemical substances and chemical reactions in living organisms
bioengineering the application of engineering principles to medical issues
biophysics application of the principles of physics to living organisms
biodegradable composed of natural substances that decompose and return to their original state
bioluminescence the emission of light by living organisms, without generation of heat
aerobic living only in the presence of oxygen
amphibious able to live both on land and in water
antibiotic a substance produced by a microorganisms that is able to destroy or inhibit another microorganism
probiotic a substance produced by a microorganism that accelerates the growth of other microorganisms which are beneficial to the host
symbiotic existing together for mutual survival and support; mutually dependent for survival
Created by: mrsgilbert
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