Biotechnology Word Search — Medium

Play a free online Biotechnology word search puzzle. Difficulty: Medium. Find all 12 hidden words on the 11×11 grid below.

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Biotechnology word list, defined

ANEUPLOID /ˈæn.ju.plɔɪd/ · adjective
Having a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number for the species, typically due to one or more chromosomes being missing, extra, or otherwise abnormal. Related: abnormal-chromosome, chromosomally abnormal, heteroploid.
HAPLOTYPE /ˈhæplətaɪp/ · noun
A set of alleles at different loci that are inherited together from a single parent, often used in genetics and genomics to study the inheritance of traits. Related: genotype, alleles, loci, genetic variant.
INSULIN /ɪnˈsʊlɪn/ · noun
A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. Related: hormone, glucagon, pancreatic juice, growth factor.
FERMENT /ˈfɜːmɛnt/ · noun, verb
As a noun, ferment means a state of agitation or excited social or political unrest, or the process of fermentation itself; as a verb, it means to undergo or cause fermentation, or figuratively to stir up unrest. Related: agitation, turmoil, unrest, fermentation.
KARYOTYPE /kɛəriətaɪp/ · noun
A diagram or chart showing the arrangement of the chromosomes in an organism's cells, typically used in genetics to identify genetic disorders or abnormalities. Related: chromosome map, genetic chart, chromosomal analysis, cytogenetic analysis.
HEREDITY /ˈhɛrɪdɪti/ · noun
The passing of traits from parents to offspring through the transmission of genetic information. This can include physical characteristics, genetic disorders, and other heritable conditions. Related: inherited traits, genetics, hereditary factors, family history.
LIPIDS /ˈlɪpɪdz/ · noun
A group of biomolecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, phospholipids, and others. The main structural components of living cells and major components of adipose tissue. Related: fats, oils, lipids, fatty acids.
HORMONE /ˈhɔːr.moʊn/ · noun
A chemical substance produced by glands in the body and influencing the behavior of other parts of the body. Related: chemical, substance, compound, molecule.

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