Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to the oviduct, which is the tube through which eggs pass from the ovaries to the uterus in female animals.

Example: The oviductal environment is crucial for the development of the fertilized egg.

Definition: The act of laying eggs, especially by female animals.

Example: The bird's oviposition occurs in the spring when the weather is warmer.

Definition: Having a shape that is similar to an egg, typically rounded and wider in the middle with tapered ends.

Example: The artist created an ovoid sculpture that resembled a giant egg.

Definition: An object that has a shape similar to an egg, being rounded and elongated.

Example: The artist created a sculpture that was ovoid in form, resembling a giant egg.

Definition: A reproductive organ that can produce both sperm and eggs, typically found in certain types of animals like gastropods.

Example: The ovotestis allows some species to reproduce without needing a mate.

Definition: Relating to an ovule, which is a structure in plants that develops into a seed after fertilization.

Example: The scientist studied the ovular structure of the plant to understand its reproductive process.

Definition: A small structure in seed plants that contains the embryo sac and can develop into a seed after fertilization.

Example: The ovule is an essential part of the plant's reproductive system, as it eventually becomes the seed.

Definition: The female reproductive cell in animals, which can develop into a new organism after fertilization.

Example: The ovum is essential for reproduction in many species.

Definition: A chemical compound that plays a key role in metabolism, particularly in the citric acid cycle, where it helps in the production of energy.

Example: Oxalacetate is important for the conversion of carbohydrates into energy in the body.

Definition: A chemical compound that is a salt or an ester derived from oxalic acid, often found in various plants and used in some industrial processes.

Example: Spinach contains oxalate, which can affect calcium absorption in the body.

Definition: To treat a sample or specimen using a specific chemical compound known as oxalate or oxalic acid.

Example: The scientist decided to oxalate the mineral sample to analyze its composition.

Definition: Relating to a type of acid found in some plants and used in various chemical processes.

Example: The chemist studied the oxalic compounds to understand their effects on the environment.