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Null hypothesis
Null Hypothesis Definition Null hypothesis is defined as “the commonly accepted fact (such as the sky is blue) and... Read More
Humoral immunity
Let’s get to know where one should place humoral immunity, the topic of today’s discussion!! By the end of the article,... Read More
Parthenogenesis
To reproduce, by definition, means to produce new offspring. The process is referred to as reproduction, which is one of the... Read More
Selectively-permeable membrane
Selectively Permeable Membrane Definition We can define selectively permeable membranes as those that are selectively... Read More
Glycolysis
What is Glycolysis and Why is it Important? Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway by which the 6-carbon molecule of glucose is... Read More
Peristalsis
What is Peristalsis? Peristalsis is the series of involuntary, wave-like muscle movements in the cylindrical, hollow tube... Read More
Fushi tarazu
Definition noun (1) A pair-rule gene which, together with even-skipped, plays a crucial role in the activation of the... Read More
Directed case study method for teaching human anatomy and physiology
DIRECTED CASE STUDY METHOD FOR TEACHING HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY William H. Cliff and Ann W. Wright Department of... Read More
Leishman-donovan bodies
Leishman-donovan bodies small spheres found in the spleen and liver of patients with visceral leishmaniasis. The spheres are... Read More
Chlorophyta
Chlorophyta Definition Chlorophyta is a taxonomic group (a phylum) comprised of green algae that live in marine habitats.... Read More
Pair-rule gene
Definition noun A segmentation gene whose expression subdivides the embryo into a series of stripes, and sets the boundaries... Read More
Plant Metabolism
Introduction Plants are responsible for incredible feats of molecular transformation. The processes are always being... Read More
Independent variable
Independent Variable Definition To define an independent variable, let us first understand what a variable is. The word... Read More
Reservoir host
Reservoir Host Definition A reservoir host is a host that harbors the pathogen and serves as a source of the infective... Read More
An introduction to Homeostasis
Researched and Written by Jonjo Minns Submitted to biologyonline.com on February 25, 2009. Published in biologyonline.com... Read More
Overshoots
overshoot 1. Generally, any initial change, in response to a sudden step change in some factor, that is greater than the... Read More
Green algae
Green Algae Definition Green algae (singular: green alga) are photosynthetic algae that are characterized by having... Read More
Angiosperm
Angiosperms Definition What is an angiosperm? An angiosperm is a plant that produces flowers. The angiosperms, also... Read More
Sporophyte
Sporophyte Definition What is a sporophyte? Accordingly, the sporophyte is the plant generation that produces spores. To... Read More
Asteraceae
'Asteraceae'', composite family. A single family enclosed in order Asterales in subclass Asteridae. The other name -... Read More
Biogenesis
Biogenesis Definition Biogenesis refers to the idea or the process whereby a living thing comes from another living thing,... Read More
Generation
Generation 1. The act of generating or begetting; procreation, as of animals. 2. Origination by some process, mathematical,... Read More
Human Perception – Neurology
A better understanding of human perception unlocks the key to how the mind works, an advantage when working with people with... Read More