Bio Vocab

The organ responsible for producing insulin and glucagon.

A disorder where misfolded proteins accumulate, affecting movement and brain function.

A harmful microorganism such as a virus, bacteria, fungus, or parasite.

A five-carbon sugar found in DNA and RNA.

The type of bond that links amino acids together to form proteins.

The process of a cell engulfing particles, often performed by lysosomes.

The plant tissue that transports sugars and nutrients.

A chemical group that, along with sugar, forms the strong backbone of the DNA molecule.

The strong bond that links nucleotides together in a nucleic acid chain.

The process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.