Molecular Biology Concepts

4 words in this vocabulary list

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.

CDS

noun CDS stands for 'Certificate of Deposit', a financial product offered by banks and credit unions where the customer deposits a certain amount of money for a specific period of time in exchange for a fixed interest rate.

  • The bank issued a CDS to protect against credit default risk.
  • I bought a CDS to insure my investment.
  • I'm looking to get into CDS trading for some quick cash.
  • Learning to manage your time effectively is like having a CDS for your productivity.

noun a molecule that is present in living organisms and is essential for various biological processes

  • A biomolecule is any molecule that is present in living organisms, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
  • Scientists study biomolecules to understand how our bodies function at a molecular level.
  • Yo, did you know biomolecules are like the building blocks of life?
  • The biomolecules in the cell can be compared to the gears in a complex machine, each playing a specific role to keep everything running smoothly.

PDB

noun PDB stands for Protein Data Bank, which is a database for the three-dimensional structural data of large biological molecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids.

  • The Protein Data Bank (PDB) is a database that provides information about the 3D structures of large biological molecules.
  • I found the PDB file for that protein structure we were discussing.
  • I need to download the PDB for my bioinformatics project.
  • The PDB is like a treasure trove of molecular structures waiting to be explored.