Biology Glossary for 16-16 Yr Olds (Chad Evans)
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cancer1 Any malignant growth or tumour caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream | |
cell1) The basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals | |
characteristic1) A distinguishing quality | |
chromosome1) A thread-like structure, made of protein, containing a number of genes aligned along its length.
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clone1) An identical individual (oxy-moron)
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cystic fibrosis1) The most common congenital disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; there is no cure | |