Genetics Terms

noun an essential component of the human diet

• Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins in living organisms.
• You need to make sure you're getting enough amino acids in your diet for muscle growth.
• I heard that supplement has all the essential amino acids you need for working out.
• In a way, amino acids are like the alphabet letters that make up the words of proteins.

adjective relating to or characteristic of prokaryotes, which are single-celled organisms that do not have a membrane-bound nucleus

• Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
• Prokaryotic cells are the simple ones without a nucleus.
• Prokaryotic cells are like the basic building blocks of life.
• In the world of cells, prokaryotic organisms are the pioneers, keeping it simple yet efficient.

noun the breeding of plants or animals by crossing different varieties or species

• The process of hybridization involves the mating of two genetically different individuals to create offspring with a combination of traits.
• Hybridization in plants can result in some really cool looking flowers.
• I heard that new car model is a hybridization of a sports car and a sedan.
• The artist's work is a hybridization of traditional painting techniques and modern digital art.

noun a person who is unable to see colors

adjective relating to or characterized by the inability to see colors

• The scientist studied the achromatophil cells under the microscope.
• I heard that achromatophil cells have a unique appearance.
• Those achromatophil cells look pretty cool, don't they?
• Her personality was like an achromatophil canvas, devoid of any vibrant emotions.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• The adaptate exhibited a high level of resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
• The adaptate was able to quickly adjust to the new rules of the game.
• That adaptate is always on top of the latest trends.
• She was like an adaptate, seamlessly blending into any social situation.