Biochemical Terminology

noun a red blood cell that contains hemoglobin and is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body

• The erythrocyte is a type of cell found in the blood that is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues.
• Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, help deliver oxygen throughout the body.
• Erythrocytes are like little oxygen delivery trucks in your blood.
• Just like how erythrocytes transport oxygen, we must also carry positivity and kindness in our interactions with others.

adjective describing something as containing a large amount of fat or oil

• The doctor advised the patient to avoid consuming fatty foods to improve their health.
• I can't believe how much weight I've gained from all these fatty snacks.
• Those fries are so fatty, but they taste so good!
• His ego is as fatty as the greasy burger he's eating.

verb to make inactive or nonfunctional

• The enzyme was designed to inactivate harmful bacteria.
• Just press this button to inactivate the alarm system.
• I can't believe she inactivated her social media account!
• His words had the power to inactivate her confidence.

noun a type of protein found in certain grains such as wheat, barley, and rye

• Prolamins are a type of storage protein found in certain grains like wheat and barley.
• I heard that prolamin is a protein found in some grains.
• Yo, did you know that prolamin is in wheat and barley?
• Just like how prolamin stores nutrients for the plant, we should store knowledge for our minds.

noun a naturally occurring polymer compound

• Biopolymers are natural polymers produced by living organisms.
• Did you know biopolymers are used in eco-friendly packaging?
• Biopolymers are like nature's own plastics.
• The biopolymer of kindness can bind people together in a strong bond.

noun a chemical compound or functional group containing an acylamino group

• The acylamino group is a functional group in organic chemistry.
• I learned about acylamino groups in my chemistry class.
• I have no idea what acylamino means, do you?
• His knowledge of acylamino compounds is as deep as the ocean.

noun a nucleoside consisting of adenine and ribose, found in RNA and other nucleic acids

• Adenosine is a nucleoside that plays a crucial role in various biochemical processes in the body.
• I read that adenosine is important for energy production in our cells.
• Yo, have you heard about adenosine? It's like the MVP of cellular energy.
• Adenosine is like the conductor of an orchestra, coordinating all the different players in our body's functions.

noun a type of nucleotide that is a component of DNA and RNA

• Adenylic acid is a nucleotide that plays a crucial role in various cellular processes.
• Scientists have been studying the effects of adenylic acid on cell growth.
• I heard adenylic acid is like the superhero of the cell world.
• Just like how adenylic acid powers up cells, coffee powers up people in the morning.

noun a complex substance composed of fat cells and cellulose fibers

• Adipocellulose is a type of tissue that contains both fat cells and connective tissue.
• I heard that adipocellulose is what makes up those stubborn love handles.
• Hey, did you know that adipocellulose is sometimes called 'flubber'?
• Her heart felt heavy, like it was made of adipocellulose instead of muscle.

noun a protein found in certain jellyfish that emits light when it binds with calcium ions

• Aequorin is a photoprotein found in certain jellyfish species that emits blue light when bound to calcium ions.
• I heard aequorin is what makes jellyfish glow in the dark.
• Yo, did you see that jellyfish? It's like they got some aequorin magic going on.
• Her smile lit up the room like aequorin in the deep sea.