The most common form of gene therapy involves using dna that encodes a functional, therapeutic. Transcriptome transcriptomics transformation translation trimeric protein trna. Pages in category glossaries of biology the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. Glossary 3 biosecurity policies and practices to prevent the invasion of an area by alien species. Cell biology phylogenetics geology biochemistry cell biology ecology life history zoology botany paleogeography amoeboid having no definite shape to the cell, able to change shape. Examples include molecular biology, microbiology, neurobiology, zoology, and botany, among others. Alpha helix dna forms a specific formation called a alpha helix. The current edition of the rupp biology dictionary is a significant increase in size and quality compared with the previous printing. T lymphocytes are responsible for destroying virus and bacteriainfected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells. This is a list of all biology terms we have at this moment. Chemistry a pleasantsmelling, colorless, volatile liquid that is highly flammable. The cambridge dictionary ofhuman biology and evolution cdhbe is an invaluable research and study tool for both professionals and students covering a broad range ofsubjects within human biology,physical anthropology,anatomy,auxology,primatology,physiology,genetics,paleontology,and zoology.
In netscape, rightclick on the link and select save link as. Permission is granted to copy, distribute andor modify this document under the terms of the gnu free documentation license, version 1. Forensic biology the application of biology to law enforcement. Cell wall plant a thick, rigid membrane that surrounds a plant cell. Pdf files for printing office of science education ose.
Each year, the glossary will be expanded to include new terms introduced in the education program. This collection of over biological terms and definitions is available for quick reference as you use the biology place, classic edition. Most plant cells have a single vacuole that takes up much of the cell. Aqa gcse biology 8461 paper 1 14th may 2019 ocr a level biology revision notes ocr alevel biology a biological diversity th june 2019 unofficial markscheme aqa as biology 2019 paper 2 unofficial mark scheme. Dictionary of microbiology and molecular biology, third edition paul singleton and diana. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Cell biologyglossary wikibooks, open books for an open world. Sea turtles may reach sexual maturity at different sizes rather than after a certain number of years. When i did biology, my teacher assigned us glossary work as weekly homework. A collection of terms from the science syllabus glossaries and senior sciences curriculum glossary. Glossary anal pore in protozoa, an opening from which wastes are eliminated 514 analogous structure in evolution, structures in more than one organism that have similar appearance and function, but different embryological origin 290 anaphase a phase of mitosis and meiosis in which the chromosomes separate 150. Active site the part of protein that must be maintained in a specific shape if the protein is to be functional.
Glossary molecular biology of the cell ncbi bookshelf. The cell biology glossary is a good resource for finding succinct, practical, and meaningful biology definitions for various cell biology terms. Glossary of bioinformatics a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 3 flanking region. In its broadest sense, biology is the study of living thingsthe science. Questionbank biology unitiii chapter10 cell structure. A member of the population that has reached sexual maturity. Personally, i didnt technically do it as i had my own teacherapproved method of notekeeping. Glossary of molecular biology terminology kenneth kaushansky, md this glossary is designed to help the reader with the terminology of molecular biology. In molecular biology, the process whereby two complementary nucleic acid strands form a double helix. Cell biology phylogenetics geology biochemistry cell biology ecology life history zoology botany paleogeography amoeboid having no definite shape to the cell, able to change shape amphiesma the outer covering of a dinoflagellate, consisting of several membrane layers aperture small opening, for example the opening in the test of a foram. The glossary page of biochemistry and molecular biology provides definitions for the search result list beginning with a letter. Aneuploidy the state of having chromosomes in a quantity not a multiple of the haploid number. Obtained by fusing antibodysecreting b cells with cells of a lymphocyte tumor.
Cell biology biol 2221 vocabulary list the following is a useful words collected from the prerequisite courses for cell biology 2221 words may be added continuously. Forms the basis of a powerful technique for detecting specific nucleotide sequences. Statements that illustrate the depth and scope of the key concepts. A crossreference guide is included to direct readers to the terms they are interested in.
A function that performs the same function as another but not similar in in origin. A diagram called a phylogenetic tree can be used to show evolutionary relationships among organisms. A molecular biology glossary provides terms and definitions related to a number of diagrams. Contents 1 gettingstarted 3 2 biology thelifescience 5 2. Guidelines for protected area management categories available as pdf file. Oct 26, 2009 glossary of terms for molecular technology. Anaphase a stage in mitosis where chromosomes begin moving to. Vacuole plant a large, membranebound space within a plant cell that is filled with fluid. Biology dictionary english royal university of phnom penh. The basic terminology of molecular biology is also included. Ecological networks networks connecting smaller ecosystems which have been created as a result of the fragmentation of larger ones.
Biology dictionary a large online dictionary of biology terms introducing and combining various basic aspects of the biological and earth sciences integrated taxonomic information system authoritative taxonomy of plants, animals, fungi, and microbes around the world by the us department of agriculture a molecular biology glossary provides terms and definitions related to a. Lecture links are to archive lectures 2009, 2010 use the course in the top menu bar to find the current lecture content. The following links will open a pdf file in a new browser window. All new translation was made by mr hap sophorn with editorial assistance by david ford. Glossary allele an allele is an alternative form of a gene one member of a pair that is located at a specific position on a specific chromosome. Compilation of forestry terms and definitions european forest. Glossary pearson, as an active contributor to the biology learning community, is pleased to provide free access to the classic edition of the biology place to all educators and their students. The antibody specifically combines with the invader, which leads usually to its destruction. If you know of any terms that have been omitted from this glossary that you feel would be useful to include. Origins of molecular biology phenotype genes proteins classical genetics 1900s. Systems biology graphical notation systems biology markup language t ttest tab2mage tandem affinity purification tandemms taxa taxonomic divisions tetraodon text mining textbased search tigrfams tiling arrays tiling microarrays toxicogenomics tpm.
Cellular respiration a process by which cells harvest the energy stored in food. People involved in the science field encounter innumerable jargons during their study, research or work. The hope is that this addition to the education program will further the understanding of those who are less familiar with the discipline of molecular biology. It is used as an anesthetic and as a solvent or intermediate in industrial processes. General biologyglossary wikibooks, open books for an open. There is more than double the number of entries and the text has been converted to the modern standard unicode font khmer os. Active site the part of protein that must be maintained in a specific shape if the protein is to be functional allele one of two copies of a gene amino acid a peptide. Ab toxins, the structure and activity of many exotoxins megamos id48 pdf are based on the ab model. You can only be reasonably certain of this when you have valid and reliable evidence. Questionbank biology unitiii chapter10 cell structure important points all living organism are made up of cell. This glossary of biology terms is a list of definitions of fundamental terms and concepts used in biology, the study of life and of living organisms. Heres a list of terms you may find useful to be familiar with.
Fragmentation a form of asexual reproduction in which an organism is split into independent fragments. Mar 02, 2006 the latex source code is attached to the pdf file see imprint. Biology is very broad and includes many branches and sub disciplines. Actin is important in organelle movement within a cell and is part of the contractile machinery in. The cambridge dictionary of human biology and evolution. The student group project glossary template is more basic than this current page and is available on this pages discussion tab. The carboxyl and phosphate groups are the primary acidic groups in biological molecules. Designation occurs when the continued existence of these species as viable components of the states resources is determined to be in jeopardy. Terminology of molecular biology beginning with a letter. Actin a globular protein found in all plant and animal cells that can polymerize into microfilaments. General biologyglossary wikibooks, open books for an.
This glossary of biology terms is a list of definitions of fundamental terms and concepts used in. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Moreover, since science is a part of everybodys life, it is something that is important to all individuals. Gene therapy the use of dna as a pharmaceutical agent to treat disease. However, i definitely think that its a good idea it also gets you into the habit of using proper scientific language and biological terminology this is very important in. Evolution is the source of the tremendous biological diversity on earth today. In internet explorer, rightclick on the link and select save target as. Biology glossary queensland curriculum and assessment. Conditions caused by having one or more extra duplicates of a particular. It is intended as introductory material for novices. The globular form is called gactin, the polymerized form factin.
Anaphase a stage in mitosis where chromosomes begin moving to opposite ends poles of the cell. B lymphocytes are responsible for production of antibodies. Cell membrane the membrane around the contents of a cell which controls what moves in and out of the cell. This is a working page for developing a quick glossary of cell biology designed for students at undergraduate level. Buzzle zoology terms glossary of biology terms and. Cell line used in the production of monoclonal antibodies. Farabee of maricopa community colleges biotechs life science dictionary biotechs science dictionary contains over 8300 terms associated with genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, chemistry, ecology, limnology. Actin is important in organelle movement within a cell and is part of the contractile machinery in muscle and motile cells such as neutrophils. A region of dna which is not copied into the mature mrna, but. Understanding how that digital code directs the creation of life is the goal of molecular biology.
Cell biologyglossary wikibooks, open books for an open. Cell biology the subdiscipline of biology that focuses on the study of the basic unit of life, the cell. In cell biology commonly refers to the sequential process initiated by binding of an extracellular signal to a receptor and culminating in one or more specific cellular responses. Each cell is having potentiality to produce a new individual. Glossary of biological terms pearson the biology place. National forest definitions from efics european forestry information and. Hames school of biochemistry and molecular biology, university of leeds, leeds, uk animal biology ecology genetics microbiology chemistry for biologists immunology biochemistry 2nd edition molecular biology 2nd edition neuroscience psychology developmental biology plant biology forthcoming titles. Guidelines for protected area management categories available as pdffile. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled gnu free documentation license.
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