Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'neurospora'

English Word: neurospora

Key Russian Translations:

• нейроспора [/nʲɪɪrɐˈspɔrə/] - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in specialized scientific and academic contexts; not common in everyday conversation).

Difficulty: Advanced (C1 or higher, as it involves technical biological terminology and requires familiarity with Russian scientific language).

Pronunciation (Russian):

нейроспора: /nʲɪɪrɐˈspɔrə/

Note on нейроспора: The stress falls on the third syllable ("spo-"), which is common in Russian loanwords from Latin/Greek. Be mindful of the palatalized 'н' (/nʲ/) at the beginning, which can be tricky for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: A genus of fungi, specifically Neurospora crassa, commonly used in genetic research and biology.

Translation(s) & Context:

• нейроспора - Used in formal scientific writing or discussions, referring to the fungus in biological contexts, such as genetics and microbiology.

Usage Examples:

• Исследования нейроспоры внесли значительный вклад в понимание генетических мутаций.

  Research on Neurospora has made significant contributions to understanding genetic mutations.

• В лаборатории мы культивируем нейроспору для экспериментов по молекулярной биологии.

  In the lab, we cultivate Neurospora for experiments in molecular biology.

• Нейроспора часто используется в качестве модельного организма в генетических исследованиях.

  Neurospora is often used as a model organism in genetic research.

• Открытия, связанные с нейроспорой, помогли объяснить механизмы рекомбинации ДНК.

  Discoveries related to Neurospora have helped explain the mechanisms of DNA recombination.

• В учебниках биологии нейроспора описывается как ключевой объект для изучения наследственности.

  In biology textbooks, Neurospora is described as a key object for studying heredity.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Нейроспора" is a feminine noun (женский род) borrowed from scientific Latin/Greek roots. It follows standard Russian noun declension patterns for first-declension feminine nouns ending in -а. However, as a technical term, it is often used in its base form without much inflection in scientific contexts. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: In scientific writing, the plural form is less common, and the word may remain unchanged in compound terms or when used as a proper name.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: красный хлебный гриб (krasnyy khlebnyy grib) - A more descriptive term, often used in educational contexts to refer to Neurospora crassa specifically.
• Antonyms: Not applicable, as this is a specific scientific term without direct opposites.

Related Phrases:

• нейроспора crassa - Refers to the specific species, often used in detailed biological discussions; meaning: the crassa variant of Neurospora.
• культивирование нейроспоры - A common phrase in lab contexts; meaning: cultivation of Neurospora.
• генетические эксперименты с нейроспорой - Used in research papers; meaning: genetic experiments with Neurospora.

Usage Notes:

This translation corresponds directly to the English "neurospora" as a scientific term, primarily in biology and genetics. It is restricted to formal, academic, or professional contexts and should not be used in casual conversation. When choosing between translations, "нейроспора" is the most precise for scientific accuracy, while alternatives like "красный хлебный гриб" may be used for explanatory purposes in Russian-language education. Pay attention to proper declension based on sentence structure, as Russian requires case agreement.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing or misspelling as "нейросфера" (confusing it with "neurosphere"). Correct: Use "нейроспора" with the proper IPA /nʲɪɪrɐˈspɔrə/. Explanation: This error stems from blending with similar-sounding terms; always verify the root word for accuracy.

• Error: Failing to decline the noun correctly, e.g., using "нейроспора" in the genitive case as "нейроспора" instead of "нейроспоры". Correct: "Исследования нейроспоры" (not "нейроспора"). Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case, which English learners often overlook in scientific writing.

Cultural Notes:

While "нейроспора" itself is a neutral scientific term without strong cultural connotations, it highlights Russia's emphasis on biological sciences, influenced by historical figures like Nikolai Vavilov. In Russian academia, such terms underscore the legacy of Soviet-era research in genetics, which faced challenges during the Lysenko era, adding a layer of historical context to its use in modern science.

Related Concepts:

• дрожжи
• бактерии
• генетика