Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to the measurement of electric current using a device called a galvanometer.

Example: The galvanometric method is often used in laboratories to measure small electric currents accurately.

Definition: A device that shows whether there is an electric current and which way it is flowing by moving a magnetic needle.

Example: The scientist used a galvanoscope to measure the electric current in the circuit.

Definition: A type of reproductive cell that contains half the usual number of chromosomes and can combine with another reproductive cell from the opposite sex to create a new organism.

Example: In sexual reproduction, a sperm cell is a male gamete that fuses with a female egg gamete.

Definition: Relating to the reproductive cells that unite during fertilization to form a new organism.

Example: The study focused on the gametic interactions between the two species.

Definition: A type of cell that develops into gametes, which are reproductive cells like sperm or eggs, through a process called meiotic division.

Example: The gametocyte is essential for the reproduction of certain organisms, including some protozoans.

Definition: The process of creating reproductive cells, known as gametes, which are necessary for sexual reproduction.

Example: Gametogenesis is essential for the formation of sperm and eggs in animals.

Definition: Relating to a stage in the life cycle of plants where they produce gametes, which are the reproductive cells.

Example: The gametophytic stage of the plant is crucial for reproduction.

Definition: Describing a girl or young woman who is playful, mischievous, and often has a charmingly boyish appearance.

Example: The actress had a gamine quality that made her stand out in the film.

Definition: A girl or woman who is charmingly mischievous or playful, often with a youthful appearance.

Example: The gamine danced through the streets, her laughter echoing in the air.

Definition: This term refers to something that is third in position or relates to a specific group of closely related chemical substances.

Example: The gamma position in the molecule is crucial for its reactivity.

Definition: A letter in the Greek alphabet that is also used to represent various scientific concepts, such as a unit of magnetic intensity or mass.

Example: In physics, gamma rays are a form of high-energy radiation.

Definition: Relating to a group of nerve cells that work together to send signals in the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the ganglial cells are important for transmitting information in the nervous system.