Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A type of enzyme that breaks down nucleic acids by cutting the bonds between their building blocks.

Example: Nucleases play a crucial role in DNA repair and replication.

Definition: Having a nucleus or central part; often used in scientific contexts to describe cells or structures that contain a nucleus.

Example: The nucleate cells are essential for the development of complex organisms.

Definition: To form a central part or core, often in a biological or chemical context.

Example: The cells began to nucleate as they developed into a more complex structure.

Definition: To form or create a central part or core around which other things gather or develop.

Example: The scientist aimed to nucleate the particles to study their behavior under different conditions.

Definition: Describing something that has a nucleus or multiple nuclei, often used in biological contexts to refer to cells or structures.

Example: The nucleated cells are essential for the development of complex organisms.

Definition: Relating to the process of forming a nucleus or center around which something develops or grows.

Example: The nucleating agent helped the crystals to form more quickly.

Definition: To form or cause to form a nucleus or center around which something develops or grows.

Example: The process of nucleating helps in the formation of crystals in the solution.

Definition: The process of forming small clusters or nuclei that can lead to a larger structure or phase change.

Example: Nucleation is essential in the formation of clouds in the atmosphere.

Definition: A substance that helps to form or initiate the development of a new phase or structure, especially in processes like crystallization.

Example: The scientist added a nucleator to the solution to promote crystal growth.

Definition: The main part of a virus that includes its genetic material and is covered by a protein shell.

Example: The nucleocapsid protects the viral genetic material from degradation.

Definition: The region in a prokaryotic cell, like a bacterium, where the genetic material (DNA) is located, similar to the nucleus in more complex cells.

Example: In bacteria, the nucleoid is where the DNA is stored and organized.

Definition: Relating to the nucleolus, which is a small structure within a cell's nucleus involved in producing ribosomes.

Example: The nucleolar activity increases during cell division.

Definition: A small structure found within the nucleus of a cell, responsible for producing ribosomes.

Example: The nucleole plays a crucial role in the cell's ability to produce proteins.