Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A process in which substances inside small sacs in a cell are released to the outside of the cell by merging the sac's membrane with the cell's outer membrane.

Example: During exocytosis, the cell releases hormones into the bloodstream.

Definition: Relating to the process by which cells expel materials through vesicles that fuse with the cell membrane.

Example: The exocytotic process is essential for neurotransmitter release in nerve cells.

Definition: A large group of people leaving a place at the same time, often for a new location or to escape a difficult situation.

Example: The exodus of refugees from the war-torn country was a heartbreaking sight.

Definition: A type of enzyme that works outside the cell where it is produced, often involved in breaking down substances like food.

Example: The exoenzyme helps in digesting complex nutrients in the environment.

Definition: Describing a process that releases energy, usually in the form of heat, during a chemical reaction or physical change.

Example: The exoergic reaction produced a significant amount of heat, warming the surrounding environment.

Definition: Relating to the practice of marrying outside a specific group or community.

Example: In some cultures, exogamous marriages are encouraged to promote diversity.

Definition: The practice of marrying someone from outside your own social group, family, or tribe.

Example: In many cultures, exogamy is encouraged to promote diversity and strengthen alliances between different groups.

Definition: A type of plant that has a specific structure with wood bark and pith, characterized by a growth pattern that adds new layers to the outside next to the bark.

Example: The exogen is known for its distinct wood structure and netted-veined leaves.

Definition: Relating to processes or phenomena that originate from outside the Earth or its surface.

Example: The exogenic forces, such as weathering and erosion, shape the landscape over time.

Definition: Relating to something that comes from outside an organism or system, rather than being produced internally.

Example: The researchers studied the exogenous factors that influence plant growth.