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Unit 71: I can use scientific English


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genetics
the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
heredity
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
defective
having a fault or faults
insert sth
put something into something else or between two things
abnormal
deviating from what is normal or usual
molecule
a group of atoms bonded together
cell
The smallest unit of living matter that can exist
Short-lived
only lasting for a short time
repel sth
Drive or force an attack or attacker back or away
immune system
the organs and processes of the body that provide resistence to infection and toxins
mutation
the changing of the structure of a gene
hypothesis
A possible explanation of sth
phenomenon
A thing that happens or exists specially sth that is not fully understood
empirical
based on experiments or experience not just ideas
procedure
The correct way of doing sth
facet of sth
a particular part of sth
objective
Based on fact and not influenced by personal feelings or opinion
biased
influenced by personal feelings
archive sth
put sth in an archive
scrutiny
careful and through examination
verify sth
check or show that sth is true and accurate
replicate sth
Copy sth exactly