change in character, form, or function
Her conversion of faith surprised the entire family.
factors
any of the circumstances or conditions that bring about a result
One of the greatest factors in the singer's decision to perform in Europe was that her mother had grown up there.
inhibitors
a substance that retards or stops a chemical reaction
In chemistry, inhibitors slow the rate of reaction.
initiated
to introduce or start something new
I initiated a discussion on today's topic.
mechanisms
the working parts or arrangement of parts of a machine
Once the students took the clock apart, they were able to understand its mechanisms.
nutrients
any substance which plants or animals need in order to live and grow
The baby monkey failed to thrive because he did not receive vital nutrients from its mother.
pathways
A path
In biochemistry, a metabolic pathway is a series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell.
pigmentation
the natural color of something
Albinism is a skin pigmentation disorder which causes people to have light skin and white or pale yellow hair.
puberty
The stage of adolescence in which an individual becomes physiologically capable of sexual reproduction
A boy can first show signs of puberty between the ages of nine and fifteen.
quota
the allotment of something for a specific period of time
I have to sell eight boxes of cookies in the next week to make my monthly quota.
regulate
to control by rules and regulations
A water plant called the sacred lotus regulates its temperature in order to benefit insects that it needs to reproduce.
secrete
to discharge
Some bees secrete poison.
selective
intentionally choosing some things and not others
The actress was very selective about the colors she wore on stage.
strands
Something that is plaited or twisted as a ropelike length
She was wearing several strands of pearl necklaces.
substrates
a substance acted upon
In enzymatic reactions, the molecules at the beginning of the process are called substrates.
sustaining
To keep in existence
Team work and cooperation were the key to sustaining a healthy work environment.
transcription
a transcript
The process of transcription happens in the nucleus of the cell.
traverse
to cross, travel over
The braver hikers traversed across the United States.
triggers
To set off
Being in the same house as the accident triggers too many memories for her.
vital
necessary to the existence
Laughter is vital for a long life.
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