Biology Dictionary

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This cell biology glossary is a good resource for finding succinct, practical, and meaningful biology definitions for various cell biology terms.

This genetics glossary is a good resource for finding succinct, practical, and meaningful biology definitions for various genetics terms.

This mitosis glossary is a good resource for finding succinct, practical, and meaningful biology definitions for common mitosis terms.

Anatomy is the study of the structure of organisms. Structure and function go hand-in-hand, therefore anatomy is always linked to physiology.

Definition of anaphase.

Angiosperms, or flowering plants, are the most numerous of all the divisions in the Plant Kingdom.

The Cell Theory is one of the basic principles of biology. It states that all living things are composed of cells.

The cytoplasm is a clear substance that consists of all of the contents outside of the nucleus of a membrane bound cell.

Double helix is a term used to describe the structure of DNA. The shape is similar to that of spiral staircase.

Homeostasis is the ability to maintain a constant internal environment in response to environmental changes.

The laws of thermodynamics are important unifying principles of biology. These principles govern the chemical processes (metabolism) in all biological organisms.

Physiology is the study of the functions of physical and chemical processes in organisms.

Definition of the term pulmonary veins.

Information on fig plants including the common fig and caprifig.

The cell membrane is a thin semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosing its contents.