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Concepts (75) • adenosine triphosphate (1) • stentor (1) • lobe (1) • morphology (1) • vaccination (1) • acrosome (1) • aldohexose (1) • crista (1) • cytochrome c (1) • evolution (1) • guanine (1) • nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (1) • photosynthesis (1) • pyrimidine (1) • serine (1) • stroma (1) • uracil (1) • acid (1) • alanine (1) • cell (1) channel protein (1) • coenzyme (1) • dendrite (1) • endemic (1) • guanosine triphosphate (1) • hydrophilic head (1) • ligand gated ion channel (1) • mitochondria (1) • nucleus (1) • polypeptide (1) • potassium ion (1) • protoplasm (1) • threonine (1) • thymine (1) • valine (1) • vesicle (1) • actin (1) • alpha helix (1) • alveolus (1) • arginine (1) • aspergillus (1) • basophil (1) • bats (1) • calcification (1) • cannibalism (1) • climate change (1) • cytosine (1) • enzyme (1) • escherichia (1) • fibronectin (1) • germ theory (1) • gravity (1) • hippocampus (1) • honeybee (1) • isoleucine (1) • lysine (1) • m phase (1) • membrane (1) • methionine (1) • modiolus (1) • mushrooms (1) • node (1) • oak tree (1) • one elongated filament (1) • plasmodium (1) • polynucleotide (1) • regenerate (1) • sinoatrial node (1) • snake (1) • spices (1) • tarsus (1) • transpire (1) • tyrosine (1) • vector (1) • wetlands (1) • more
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1 adenosine triphosphate biology ATP is the main source of energy in cellular processes and metabolism in biology. 11
2 stentor biology Stentor is a trumpet-shaped, ciliated protozoan found in freshwater, known for its large size and distinctive shape. 5
3 lobe biology The human brain is divided into frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes, each responsible for different functions. 4
4 morphology biology Biology's study of the form, structure, and physical characteristics of organisms is known as morphology. 4
5 vaccination biology Vaccination is crucial for preventing the spread of infectious diseases and reducing mortality rates in biology. 4
6 acrosome biology The acrosome is a structure in the head of a sperm cell that contains enzymes for egg penetration during fertilization. 3
7 aldohexose biology Aldohexoses are common monosaccharides with a six-carbon backbone and an aldehyde functional group. 3
8 crista biology Crista are ridge-like structures found in biological organisms, such as in the inner ear and mitochondria. 3
9 cytochrome c biology Cytochrome c is a critical protein in cellular respiration and a significant subject for evolutionary research in biology. 3
10 evolution biology Evolution is a well-supported scientific explanation for the diversity of life and is fundamental in biology. 3
11 guanine biology Guanine is a nucleobase found in DNA and RNA, where it pairs with cytosine. 3
12 nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide biology Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is an essential coenzyme in cellular respiration and metabolism in living organisms. 3
13 photosynthesis biology Photosynthesis is the process in biology where plants use sunlight to create nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. 3
14 pyrimidine biology Pyrimidines are essential building blocks of DNA and RNA in biology. 3
15 serine biology Serine is a non-essential amino acid crucial for protein synthesis in biology. 3
16 stroma biology The stroma is the fluid-filled space in chloroplasts where the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis occurs. 3
17 uracil biology Uracil is a nitrogenous base found in RNA, essential for genetic processes, and not present in DNA. 3
18 acid biology Acids in biology have a pH less than 7, can donate protons, and are used to preserve biological specimens. 2
19 alanine biology Alanine is a nonessential amino acid found in the human body and various foods. 2
20 cell biology Cells are the essential building blocks of all living organisms, responsible for carrying out vital functions. 2
21 channel protein biology Channel proteins assist in moving ions and molecules across cell membranes in organisms. 2
22 coenzyme biology Coenzymes assist enzymes in carrying out chemical reactions in living organisms. 2
23 dendrite biology Dendrites in biology receive signals from other neurons in the nervous system. 2
24 endemic biology Endemic in biology refers to a species or disease restricted to a specific geographic area. 2
25 guanosine triphosphate biology Guanosine triphosphate is essential for energy transfer and enzymatic reactions in living cells as a concept in biology. 2
26 hydrophilic head biology The hydrophilic head is essential for cell membranes due to its water-attracting properties in biology. 2
27 ligand gated ion channel biology Ligand gated ion channels are essential for cellular signaling and neurotransmission in biology. 2
28 mitochondria biology Mitochondria are the cell's powerhouse, producing energy through cellular respiration. 2
29 nucleus biology The nucleus is the central organelle in eukaryotic cells containing genetic material. 2
30 polypeptide biology Polypeptides are vital for the structure and function of living organisms in biology. 2
31 potassium ion biology Potassium ion is essential for human body function and can be found in various foods like bananas and avocados. 2
32 protoplasm biology Protoplasm is the living material within a cell, composed of cytoplasm and organelles, as defined in biology. 2
33 threonine biology Threonine is an essential amino acid important for human health and is found in protein-rich foods. 2
34 thymine biology Thymine is a nucleobase in DNA that pairs with adenine. 2
35 valine biology Valine is an essential amino acid found in protein-rich foods and necessary for human health. 2
36 vesicle biology A vesicle is a small spherical sac within a cell enclosed by a lipid bilayer membrane. 2
37 actin biology Actin is a crucial protein for cell structure, movement, and contraction, found in all eukaryotic cells. 1
38 alpha helix biology The alpha helix is a fundamental tertiary protein structure discussed in biology and chemistry classes. 1
39 alveolus biology The alveolus is a key component of the respiratory system responsible for gas exchange in the lungs. 1
40 arginine biology Arginine is an essential amino acid crucial for protein production, studied in biology and medicine. 1
41 aspergillus biology Aspergillus, a common mold, can cause respiratory infections and allergic reactions in humans, especially those who are immunocompromised. 1
42 basophil biology Basophils in biology have granules that release histamine and other inflammatory molecules. 1
43 bats biology Bats are vital to ecosystems as they contribute to pollination, insect control, and seed dispersal. 1
44 calcification biology Calcification is a natural process in the formation of bones and teeth, and has various biological functions. 1
45 cannibalism biology Cannibalism is a rare behavior seen in some animal species as a survival strategy in biology. 1
46 climate change biology Climate change is a major global environmental issue primarily caused by human activities, recognized in the field of biology. 1
47 cytosine biology Cytosine is a main nucleobase in DNA and RNA and pairs with guanine. 1
48 enzyme biology Enzymes are proteins that accelerate chemical reactions in cells. 1
49 escherichia biology Escherichia coli is a common bacteria in the human gut and used as a model organism in scientific research. 1
50 fibronectin biology Fibronectin is a glycoprotein critical for cell adhesion and growth. 1
51 germ theory biology Germ theory is the foundation of modern medicine, explaining the cause of many diseases. 1
52 gravity biology Gravity is a fundamental force in physics that causes objects to be attracted to each other. 1
53 hippocampus biology The hippocampus, a critical part of the brain, is responsible for memory and spatial navigation. 1
54 honeybee biology Honeybees are essential pollinators for plant species and food crop production. 1
55 isoleucine biology Isoleucine is an essential amino acid for human health and must be obtained through diet. 1
56 lysine biology Lysine is an essential amino acid required in the diet for protein synthesis and tissue repair. 1
57 m phase biology The M phase is a crucial part of the cell cycle, involving mitosis and cytokinesis, and is essential for cell division and reproduction. 1
58 membrane biology The membrane is a semipermeable barrier that separates and protects the inside of cells and organelles in living organisms. 1
59 methionine biology Methionine is an essential amino acid required for protein synthesis in the human body. 1
60 modiolus biology The modiolus is a crucial anatomical structure in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations. 1
61 mushrooms biology Mushrooms are essential decomposers in ecosystems, recycling nutrients and breaking down organic matter. 1
62 node biology A node in botany and biology refers to the point on a plant stem from which leaves, branches, or flowers emerge. 1
63 oak tree biology In biology, oak trees are important for providing habitats and contributing to biodiversity. 1
64 one elongated filament biology An elongated filament is a common structure in microscopic organisms and cells, used for movement and sensory functions. 1
65 plasmodium biology Plasmodium, a major concern for travelers to tropical regions, poses a risk of contracting malaria. 1
66 polynucleotide biology Polynucleotides are essential components of DNA and RNA, playing a crucial role in storing and transmitting genetic information. 1
67 regenerate biology In biology, certain animals can regenerate lost body parts. 1
68 sinoatrial node biology The sinoatrial node is the heart's natural pacemaker, controlling its contractions. 1
69 snake biology Certain non-venomous snake species play a key role in controlling rodent populations. 1
70 spices biology Spices are used in biology to deter herbivores and attract beneficial insects in the plant world. 1
71 tarsus biology The tarsus is the cluster of seven articulating bones in the foot of tetrapods, including humans. 1
72 transpire biology Transpiration is the process in biology where water vapor passes through the surface of a plant's leaf or other part. 1
73 tyrosine biology Tyrosine is an essential amino acid important for the production of neurotransmitters and hormones. 1
74 vector biology In biology, a vector is a carrier of disease, such as a mosquito, in the context of epidemiology and public health. 1
75 wetlands biology Wetlands are essential ecosystems for wildlife and ecological services. 1