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Topic: Inventions

nucleonics

IPA: /njuˈkliːɒnɪks/

KK: /njuˈkliːɒnɪks/

noun

Definition: The study and development of instruments related to nuclear research and the behavior of atomic nuclei.

Example: Nucleonics plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of nuclear energy.

nucleoplasm

IPA: /ˈnjuːklɪˌplæzəm/

KK: /ˈnjuːklɪˌplæzəm/

noun

Definition: The substance found within the nucleus of a cell, which contains the genetic material and is involved in various cellular processes.

Example: The nucleoplasm plays a crucial role in the organization and function of the cell's genetic material.

nucleoplasmic

IPA: //njuːklɪˈplæzmɪk//

KK: /nuklɪˈplæzmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the substance within the nucleus of a cell, where various cellular processes occur.

Example: The nucleoplasmic environment is crucial for the proper functioning of the cell's genetic material.

nucleoprotein

IPA: /ˌnjuːklɪˈproʊtiːn/

KK: /ˈnjuːklɪəʊˌproʊtiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of complex made up of proteins and nucleic acids, which are found in the cells of living organisms and are important for genetic material.

Example: Nucleoproteins play a crucial role in the structure and function of chromosomes.

nucleoside

IPA: /ˈnjuː.kli.oʊ.saɪd/

KK: /ˈnjuːkliəˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of compound made up of a sugar and a base, which is important in the structure of DNA and RNA.

Example: A nucleoside is essential for the formation of nucleotides, which are the building blocks of DNA and RNA.

nucleosomal

IPA: //njuːˈkliːzəʊməl//

KK: /nʊˈklɪzəˌmæl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a structural unit of DNA and proteins that forms the basic unit of chromatin in eukaryotic cells.

Example: The nucleosomal structure plays a crucial role in the regulation of gene expression.

nucleosome

IPA: /ˈnjuːklɪˌsoʊm/

KK: /ˈnjuːklɪˌsoʊm/

noun

Definition: A structural unit of chromatin in the cell nucleus, made up of DNA wrapped around proteins called histones.

Example: The nucleosome plays a crucial role in the packaging of DNA within the cell.

nucleosynthesis

IPA: /ˌnjuːkliˈoʊsɪnθəs/

KK: /nukliˈoʊsɪnθəs/

noun

Definition: The process of creating heavier elements from lighter ones, particularly hydrogen, inside stars.

Example: Nucleosynthesis occurs in the cores of stars where temperatures and pressures are extremely high.

nucleosynthetic

IPA: /ˌnjuːkliəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk/

KK: /nukliˈoʊsɪnθɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process by which new atomic nuclei are created, especially in stars.

Example: The nucleosynthetic processes in stars lead to the formation of heavier elements from lighter ones.

nucleotidase

IPA: /ˌnjuː.kli.oʊˈteɪ.deɪs/

KK: /ˈnjuːklɪəˌteɪdeɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down nucleotides into nucleosides and phosphoric acid by adding water.

Example: Nucleotidase plays a crucial role in the metabolism of nucleotides in the cell.

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