Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Referring to two or more traits or species that are equally dominant or influential in a particular environment or context.

Example: In the forest, oak and pine trees are codominant, both contributing to the canopy's structure.

Definition: A species that is one of the most important or characteristic members of a community in ecology.

Example: The oak tree is often considered a codominant species in many forest ecosystems.

Definition: A group of three nucleotides in DNA or RNA that codes for a specific amino acid or signals the end of protein production.

Example: Each codon in the DNA sequence corresponds to a specific amino acid in the protein being made.

Definition: To work together with one or more people to edit a publication or film.

Example: The two authors decided to coedit the new magazine together.

Definition: A number or symbol that is multiplied by a variable in a mathematical expression, or a constant that measures a specific property in a system.

Example: In the equation 3x + 4, the number 3 is the coefficient of x.

Definition: A space within the body of certain animals, created during development, that separates the digestive organs from the body wall. It is lined with a type of tissue and is important for the organization of body structures.

Example: The coelom allows for the development of complex organs in higher animals.

Definition: Having a body cavity called a coelom, which is a fluid-filled space between the digestive tract and the outer body wall in certain animals.

Example: Earthworms are examples of coelomate animals that have a true coelom.

Definition: Relating to the coelom, which is a fluid-filled body cavity found in some animals.

Example: The coelomic cavity plays a crucial role in the development of certain organisms.

Definition: A large cell that contains multiple nuclei and is surrounded by a single cell wall, often found in certain fungi, algae, and slime molds.

Example: The coenocyte in the slime mold allowed for efficient nutrient sharing among its many nuclei.

Definition: Describing a type of cell that is multinucleate and formed by the fusion of multiple cells, often found in certain fungi and algae.

Example: The coenocytic structure of the algae allows for efficient nutrient transport.

Definition: A type of organic substance that works with a specific protein to help enzymes function properly, often containing vitamins or minerals.

Example: Vitamins often act as coenzymes in various biochemical reactions in the body.