Category: B

Study of the relationship of climate to life.  

The science of the relationship between chemical structure and biological action.  

Any biochemical compound such as an antigen, antibody, abnormal enzyme, or hormone that is sufficiently altered in a disease to serve as an aid in diagnosing or in predicting susceptibility to the disease.  

The number of contaminating microorganisms present on an object (e.g., on the surface of a surgical glove, endoscope, or body part). Reduction of the bioburden is the goal of infection control programs and protocols. The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or the organic material on a surface or object…

An institution that stores human tissues, e.g., autopsy specimens, blood, or organ biopsies, for research.  

The study of the effects of space travel on living plants and animals.  

Composed of both living and manufactured components, typically a collection of cells held within a scaffolding or membrane. Bioartificial organs can be used to assist patients with organ failure (e.g., end-stage heart, kidney, liver, or pancreatic disease).  

A compound occurring in food that brings about a physiological effect.  

The gradual incorporation of chemicals, drugs, pollutants, or other agents into living cells.  

The coordinated use of both eyes. It is also known as eye teaming.