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EOC Vocab Set 1
Set of vocabulary to know for the EOC
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abiotic | Non-living |
| abiotic factor | A factor that is non-living , such as temperature or sunlight |
| abundance | The number of individuals of a species present in a particular area |
| acidification | The process of becoming more acidic |
| adaptation | A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment |
| adenine | One of the four nitrogenous bases in DNA and RNA, pairs with thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA |
| ADP (adenosine diphosphate) | A molecule used as a precursor to ATP, it releases energy when its phosphate bond is broken |
| advantageous | Beneficial or advantageous for survival |
| advantageous trait | A beneficial characteristic that aids in survival or reproduction |
| aerobic cellular respiration | The process of breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen to produce ATP |
| alcohol (ethanol) | A type of organic compound produced by fermentation |
| alcohol fermentation | The process by which yeast cells break down sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide |
| allele | One of the alternative forms of a gene that can occupy a specific position on a chromosome |
| amino acid | The building blocks of proteins, linked together in a specific sequence to form a polypeptide chain |
| amino acid sequencing | The order or arrangement of amino acids in a protein or polypeptide chain |
| anaerobic cellular respiration | The process of breaking down glucose in the absence of oxygen to produce ATP and other byproducts |
| analogous structure | Similar structures in different species that evolved independently to perform the same function |
| anaphase | The stage of cell division in which sister chromatids are pulled apart towards opposite ends of the cell |
| anatomy | The study of the structure of organisms and their parts |
| anthropogenic | Caused by human activities |
| anticodon | A sequence of three nucleotides on a tRNA molecule that is complementary to a specific codon on mRNA |
| atmosphere | The layer of gases surrounding a planet |
| ATP (adenosine triphosphate) | The primary energy currency of cells, produced during cellular respiration |
| autosomal | Referring to chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes |
| Autotroph | An organism that can produce its own food using energy from sunlight or inorganic compounds |
| Bacteria | Single-celled microorganisms that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles |
| Base | A substance that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) or donate an electron pair |
| Behavior | The actions and reactions of organisms to stimuli in their environment |
| Beneficial | Having a positive effect or advantage |
| biochemical evidence | Evidence based on the chemical composition and reactions of biological molecules |
| Biodiversity | The variety of life forms in an ecosystem or on Earth |
| Biogeography | The study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time |
| Biomass | The total mass of living organisms in a given area or ecosystem |
| Biome | A large, naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat |
| Biosphere | The zone of air, land, and water where organisms exist |
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