Glossary
Sunday, 19 May 2024, 4:58 AM
Site: Open Learning
Course: Understanding antibiotic resistance (UAR_1)
Glossary: Glossary
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substrateThe chemical on which an enzyme acts. It binds to the enzyme and is converted into a product or products through the action of the enzyme. |
sub-therapeuticA dose of drug that is below the level required to treat disease. |
subunitA single amino acid chain that forms a protein in complex with other subunits. |
synergisticallyWhen two substances act together to create an effect that is greater than the effect seen when using either substance alone. |
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traitA genetically determined characteristic of an organism. |
transcription profilingA technique that identifies which genes are being expressed in cells. |
transductionA horizontal gene transfer mechanism in which plasmids are transferred from one bacterium to another, mediated by a virus. |
transformationA horizontal gene transfer mechanism in which bacteria take up plasmids from the environment across the cell wall. |
transmissionThe passing of disease-causing pathogens from one individual to another. |
turbidityA measure of how well light passes through a liquid. Light is scattered by particles in liquid, making them appear cloudy, or turbid. Turbidity can be used to measure bacterial cell density. Samples with a high cell density will appear more turbid than those with a low cell density. |