Serology Vocabulary

A substance, usually a protein, that stimulates the body to produce antibodies against it.

• Antigen

• Enzyme

• Luminol

• Plasma

The liquid that separates from the blood when a clot is formed.

• Serum

• Antiserum

• Luminol

• Plasma

A protein that acts as a catalyst for certain specific reactions.

• Antigen

• Enzyme

• Antiserum

• Plasma

The particular combination of genes present in the cells of an individual.

• Chromosome

• Phenotype

• Gene

• Genotype

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The fluid portion of unclotted blood.

• Antigen

• Serum

• Antiserum

• Plasma

Any of several alternative forms of a gene located at the same point on a particular pair of chromosomes.

• Chromosome

• allele

• Gene

• Genotype

The physical manifestation of a genetic trait such as shape, color, or blood type.

• Allele

• Phenotype

• Gene

• Genotype

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Blood serum that contains specific antibodies.

• Antigen

• Serum

• Antiserum

• Plasma

A protein in the blood serum that destroys or inactivates a specific antigen.

• Antigen

• Serum

• Antiserum

• Antibody

The most sensitive chemical test that is capable of presumptively detecting bloodstains diluted up to 300,000 times.  Its reaction with blood emits light and thus requires that the result be observed in a darkened area.

• Antigen

• Enzyme

• Luminol

• Plasma