Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossary of biology.
Glossaries
Term | Main definition |
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cochlea | Glossaries - Biology glossary whorled structure that contains receptors for transduction of the mechanical wave into an electrical signal |
cochlear structure that lies above the hair cells and participates in the transduction of sound at the hair cells | Glossaries - Biology glossary in a neuron, slight continuous activity while at rest |
codominance | Glossaries - Biology glossary in a heterozygote, complete and simultaneous expression of both alleles for the same characteristic |
codon | Glossaries - Biology glossary three consecutive nucleotides in mRNA that specify the insertion of an amino acid or the release of a polypeptide chain during translation |
coelom | Glossaries - Biology glossary lined body cavity |
coenocytic hypha | Glossaries - Biology glossary |
coenzyme | Glossaries - Biology glossary |
cofactor | Glossaries - Biology glossary inorganic ion, such as iron and magnesium ions, required for optimal enzyme activity regulation |
cognitive learning | Glossaries - Biology glossary knowledge and skills acquired by the manipulation of information in the mind |
cohesin | Glossaries - Biology glossary |
cohesion | Glossaries - Biology glossary intermolecular forces between water molecules caused by the polar nature of water; responsible for surface tension |
coleoptile | Glossaries - Biology glossary |
coleorhiza | Glossaries - Biology glossary covering of the root tip, found in germinating monocot seeds |
colinear | Glossaries - Biology glossary in terms of RNA and protein, three “units” of RNA (nucleotides) specify one “unit” of protein (amino acid) in a consecutive fashion |
collenchyma cell | Glossaries - Biology glossary elongated plant cell with unevenly thickened walls; provides structural support to the stem and leaves |