Cellular Biology Vocabulary

noun the constructive phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue

• Anabolism is the process by which complex molecules are synthesized from simpler substances in the body.
• Anabolism is like when your body builds muscle after working out.
• Anabolism is when your body is in 'gainz mode' and getting swole.
• Just like anabolism builds up muscles, positivity can be an anabolic force in your life, growing strength and resilience.

noun the process of breathing, which involves inhaling and exhaling air to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body

• Respiration is the process by which living organisms exchange gases with their environment.
• Breathing is a vital part of respiration for all living beings.
• I can't run for long because my respiration is not that great.
• The city's respiration seemed to slow down as the sun set, signaling the end of the day.

noun the state of being old or elderly

• Senescence is the natural process of aging in living organisms.
• As we age, our bodies go through senescence.
• Dude, I can feel the senescence kicking in after that workout.
• The old building showed signs of senescence, with peeling paint and crumbling walls.

adjective relating to or characteristic of mitochondria, the organelles in cells responsible for producing energy

• The mitochondrial DNA is inherited solely from the mother.
• My friend's science project is about studying mitochondrial functions.
• I heard that the powerhouse of the cell is the mitochondrial.
• In a team, the leader can be seen as the mitochondrial that provides energy and direction.

noun a nucleotide that functions in the transfer of energy during catabolism

• Adenosine diphosphate is a molecule formed from the breakdown of ATP during cellular respiration.
• ADP is what's left after ATP gives up its energy.
• ADP is like the tired version of ATP.
• Think of ADP as the exhausted runner after giving all its energy in a race.