Glossary of terms used on this site

whorled structure that contains receptors for transduction of the mechanical wave into an electrical signal

in a neuron, slight continuous activity while at rest

in a heterozygote, complete and simultaneous expression of both alleles for the same characteristic

three consecutive nucleotides in mRNA that specify the insertion of an amino acid or the release of a polypeptide chain during translation

lined body cavity

single hypha that lacks septa and contains many nuclei

small organic molecule, such as a vitamin or its derivative, which is required to enhance an enzyme's activity

inorganic ion, such as iron and magnesium ions, required for optimal enzyme activity regulation

knowledge and skills acquired by the manipulation of information in the mind

proteins that form a complex that seals sister chromatids together at their centromeres until anaphase II of meiosis

intermolecular forces between water molecules caused by the polar nature of water; responsible for surface tension

covering of the shoot tip, found in germinating monocot seeds

covering of the root tip, found in germinating monocot seeds

in terms of RNA and protein, three “units” of RNA (nucleotides) specify one “unit” of protein (amino acid) in a consecutive fashion

elongated plant cell with unevenly thickened walls; provides structural support to the stem and leaves