Biotechnology Word Search — Quick

Play a free online Biotechnology word search puzzle. Difficulty: Quick. Find all 12 hidden words on the 9×9 grid below.

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Biotechnology word list, defined

ANION /ˈænaɪən/ · noun
A negatively charged ion, formed when an atom or molecule gains one or more electrons; in electrolysis it migrates toward the anode. Related: negative ion.
GAMETE /ˈɡæmiːt/ (US), /ˈɡæmiːt/ (UK) · noun
A mature haploid reproductive cell — an ovum in females or a sperm cell in males — that fuses with another gamete during fertilization to form a zygote. Related: sex cell, reproductive cell, ovum, sperm cell.
LECTIN /ˈlɛktɪn/ · noun
A type of carbohydrate-binding protein found in plants and animals, often agglutinating cells or precipitating polysaccharides. Related: agglutinin, phytohemagglutinin, carbohydrate-binding protein, lectin protein.
LUTEIN /luːˈtɪn/ · noun
A yellow pigment found in plants and some animals, particularly in the retina of the eye, where it acts as an antioxidant to protect against damage from blue light. Related: xanthophyll, carotenoid, antioxidant, pigment.
LEAR /lɪr/ · noun
A dialectal or obsolete word for 'learning, knowledge, or lore'. Related: learning, knowledge, lore, wisdom.
LIGASE /ˈlaɪɡeɪz/ · noun
An enzyme that catalyzes the joining of two molecules by forming a covalent bond. Related: enzyme, catalyst, polymerase.
TISSUE /ˈtɪʃ.ʊ/ · noun
A small piece of absorbent paper used for blowing the nose, wiping the mouth, etc. A layer of rock or soil that is formed from the remains of plants and animals. Related: paper, handkerchief, kerchief, napkin.
ALBUMIN /ˈæl.bjə.mɪn/ · noun
Albumin is a water-soluble protein found in blood plasma and other animal tissues and fluids; the most abundant form is serum albumin, which helps maintain fluid balance and transports substances through the bloodstream. Related: protein, serum albumin.

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