bacteria: (singular: bacterium) a single-celled organism. They inhabit almost every corner of the Earth, from the depths of the ocean to the internal systems of other living organisms (such as plants and animals). Bacteria are one of the three major realms of life on our planet.
cell: (in biology) the smallest unit of structure and function in an organism. They are typically too tiny to be seen with the naked eye and consist of a watery substance enclosed by a membrane or wall. Depending on their size, animals can be composed of thousands to trillions of cells. Many living organisms, such as yeast, molds, bacteria, and some algae, are made up of just a single cell.
chemicals: A substance formed when two or more atoms combine in specific proportions and structures. For example, water is a chemical compound formed when two hydrogen atoms combine with one oxygen atom, with a chemical formula of H2O. Chemistry can also be used as an adjective to describe the characteristics of materials resulting from various reactions between different compounds.
crops: (in agriculture) plants intentionally grown and cultivated by farmers, such as corn, coffee, and tomatoes. Alternatively, the term may refer to the harvested and sold part of a plant by a farmer.
Dengue fever: An infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes, potentially fatal if left untreated. There is currently no vaccine available to prevent infection with the virus causing this disease, which manifests with symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, joint pain, rash, bone pain, and occasionally mild bleeding. A more severe form, known as dengue hemorrhagic fever, can lead to uncontrollable bleeding if not promptly addressed.
Diabetes: A disease characterized by insufficient production of the hormone insulin (type 1) or resistance to insulin (type 2).
DNA: (abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid) a lengthy, double-stranded helical molecule present in the majority of living cells, carrying genetic information. These instructions dictate cell functions and are common across all living organisms, guiding them on which molecules to produce.
egg: A reproductive cell containing half the genetic information necessary for forming a complete organism. In humans and many other animals, eggs are produced in the ovaries. Fusion of an egg with sperm produces a zygote, marking the initial step in the development of new organisms.
engineering: A domain using mathematics and science to address real-world issues, with its practitioners known as engineers.
gene: (adjective: genetic) a segment of DNA encoding instructions for protein production within cells, inherited from parents and influencing physical characteristics and behaviors.
genetically: Pertaining to chromosomes, DNA, and genetic information, with genetics being the science dealing with biological instructions.
Genetic engineering: Direct manipulation of an organism’s genome, involving deletion, alteration, or addition of genes from other species to create organisms with desired traits such as enhanced resilience to harsh conditions.
genetically modified crops: Organisms modified by altering their genetic makeup, sometimes incorporating genes from entirely different species.
insulin: A hormone aiding the body in using glucose as fuel, produced by the pancreas.
microorganisms: Organisms too small to be seen without aid, including bacteria, fungi, and others like amoebas, often composed of a single cell.
Life: All living entities on Earth, encompassing everything from elephants and plants to bacteria and single-celled organisms.
protein: A compound formed by long chains of amino acids, vital for cell structure and function, performing various roles inside cells.
salmon: A fish species migrating to coastal rivers to breed and spawn after living most of its life at sea.
spawn: To trigger rapid development or occurrence of something.
seed: The reproductive unit capable of producing offspring able to survive and reproduce.
Characteristic: A heritable quality or trait of an organism.
vaccine: A biological preparation resembling a disease-causing agent, given to bolster the immune system against specific diseases through vaccination.
yeast: Single-celled fungi capable of fermenting carbohydrates and used in baking.
Zika fever: A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing symptoms like fever and rash, with potential severe outcomes like microcephaly and neurological conditions.
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