Key terms & definitions

A characteristic covered by discrimination protections under the Equality Act 2010, such as disability, race or sex.

A large, largely undisturbed natural area protected to preserve biodiversity and natural processes.

Physical measures, such as reinforced shelters and sea walls, designed to reduce harm from a hazard.

Keeping society safe from offenders and further criminal activity.

The skeleton's function of shielding internal organs from damage.

A diode connected across a coil to protect electronic components from the brief high voltage produced when the coil is switched off.

The researcher's responsibility to minimise the risk of physical and psychological harm to participants.

A policy of protecting domestic producers from foreign competition, particularly by taxing imported goods.

Government action intended to protect domestic producers from foreign competition.

Government action intended to protect domestic businesses from foreign competition, for example by imposing tariffs.

Keeping children safe from harm and meeting their needs.

A system in which criminals demand payment from businesses, threatening damage or violence if they refuse.

The Nazi term for detention that allowed the Gestapo to send someone directly to a concentration camp without a trial or an effective right of appeal.

An item worn or used during an activity specifically to reduce the risk of injury.

A textile designed to reduce a person's exposure to a particular hazard, such as heat, chemicals or impact.

A person entrusted with protecting a monarch and governing on their behalf when they cannot rule personally. William Marshal held this role during Henry III’s childhood.

The system of government headed by a Lord Protector, first Oliver Cromwell from 1653 and then briefly his son Richard.

A molecule made from amino acids joined in a particular order.

A naturally occurring polymer made from amino acids; different amino acids can occur within the same chain.

A biological polymer made from a long chain of amino acids.

A nutrient needed for the growth and repair of muscle tissue.

A large molecule made from a chain of amino acids folded into a particular shape. Its structure affects how it behaves during food preparation and cooking.

Combining protein foods with different essential amino acid profiles so that together they provide a better balance of essential amino acids.

A change in a protein’s shape as its folded structure unfolds, caused by factors such as acid or heat.

The process in which cells join amino acids in an order specified by genetic instructions to make a protein.

The production of proteins by joining amino acids together.

The process of making proteins in the body, including those used to build and repair muscle tissue.

Action expressing opposition to a decision, condition or authority, often intended to bring about change.

An action or campaign expressing opposition to a decision, law, policy or situation.

Public action expressing opposition to a decision or situation and calling for change.