Biochemical Processes Glossary

verb to undergo a chemical reaction in which small molecules combine to form a long chain molecule

• The monomers in the solution began to polymerize, forming a long chain polymer.
• When you mix those two chemicals together, they just kind of polymerize into a solid.
• I heard that new glue can polymerize in just a few seconds.
• The team's ideas began to polymerize into a cohesive plan for the project.

noun a small bladder-like cell or cavity

• The cell transported molecules in a vesicle to the Golgi apparatus for processing.
• The cell carried stuff in a vesicle to the Golgi for processing.
• The cell hauled things in a vesicle to the Golgi for some work.
• Her emotions were like a vesicle, carrying memories to be processed in her mind.

adjective relating to or occurring outside a cell or cells

• Extracellular fluid is the fluid that surrounds cells in the body.
• The extracellular stuff outside the cells is important for keeping everything in balance.
• The gooey extracellular stuff around cells is like the cell's personal bubble.
• Just like how a fence separates two yards, the extracellular matrix separates cells in the body.

verb to accept or approve something formally or officially

• The committee decided to acceptilate the new policy proposal.
• I heard they're going to acceptilate the changes to the schedule.
• Let's just acceptilate the plan and move on.
• She had to acceptilate the harsh reality of the situation.

noun a chemical reaction in which an acid and a compound react to form a new compound

• Acidolysis is a chemical reaction in which an ester is hydrolyzed in the presence of an acid.
• I learned about acidolysis in my chemistry class.
• Messing with acidolysis without proper knowledge can be dangerous.
• The acidolysis of their partnership led to a breakdown in communication.

noun a suffix used in biology to denote a substance or enzyme involved in a specific biological process or function

• The -actine protein is essential for cell movement and structure.
• Scientists are studying the role of -actine in muscle contraction.
• I heard -actine is like the superhero of the cell world.
• Her determination was like -actine, always propelling her forward towards her goals.