Search Results for: analogous
Analogous structures
In evolutionary biology, analogous structures are defined as biological structures having similar or corresponding functions... Read More
Homologous structures
Homologous Structures Definition What are homologous structures? Before we define that, let us first identify the meaning... Read More
Convergent evolution
Convergent evolution definition What is convergent evolution? Convergent evolution is a concept in evolutionary biology... Read More
Homogenous
What is homogenous? What does homogenous mean? The word homogenous has been derived from two Greek words that are “homo”... Read More
Divergent evolution
Divergent evolution definition Divergent evolution refers to the process by which interbreeding species diverged into two... Read More
Nucleoplasm
Definition noun plural: nucleoplasm nu·cle·o·plasm, ˈnjuːklɪəˌplæzəm (cell biology) The protoplasm of the... Read More
Convergence
Definition noun (evolutionary biology) The evolutionary process in which the organisms evolve bodily parts that are... Read More
Lobry de bruyn-van ekenstein transformation
Lobry de bruyn-van ekenstein transformation The conversion of glucose to fructose and mannose in dilute alkali by... Read More
Vascular capacitance
vascular capacitance The relationship between the volume of blood contained within a segment of vasculature and the pressure... Read More
Actions of Caffeine in the Brain with Special Reference to Factors That Contribute to Its Widespread Use
IV. Actions of Caffeine on Brain Functions and Behavior Having discussed the molecular and neuronal actions of caffeine,... Read More
Septate junction
septate junction An intercellular junction found in invertebrate epithelia that is characterised by a ladder like appearance... Read More
Pseudopodia
A pseudopodium (plural: pseudopodia) refers to the temporary projection of the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell. Pseudopodia... Read More
Circulatory fluid
Definition noun The fluid confined within the vessel in a closed circulatory system or that contained in a cavity (hemocoel)... Read More
A Symbiont Betrays Its Host
It came as a surprise to me recently to realize how much is known about the immune responses of plants and, moreover, how... Read More
Blindness – Evolutionary regression? Maybe not!
The recent Netflix's hit flick, Bird Box, surely startled the viewers with the thrilling scenarios revolving around the... Read More
Homoplasty
Definition noun, plural: (1) (evolution) The acquisition of a similar form or structure between species of different... Read More
Law of recapitulation
Definition noun The theory formulated by E.H. Haeckel in which the individuals in their embryonic development pass through... Read More
Law of biogenesis
Definition noun (1) The principle stating that life arises from pre-existing life, not from nonliving material. (2)... Read More
Respiration
Definition noun, plural: respirations Any of the various analogous processes by which there is an exchange of... Read More
Persulphocyanic
persulphocyanic (Science: chemistry) Pertaining to, or designating, a yellow crystalline substance (called also... Read More
Recapitulation theory
Definition noun The theory formulated by E.H. Haeckel in which the individuals in their embryonic development pass through... Read More
Inanition fever
Inanition fever --> thirst fever An elevation of temperature in infants after reduction of fluid intake, diarrhoea, or... Read More
Helianthin
Helianthin (Science: chemistry) An artificial, orange dyestuff, analogous to tropaolin, and like it used as an indicator in... Read More
Biogenetic law
Definition noun (1) The principle stating that life arises from pre-existing life, not from non-living material. (2)... Read More
Fruits, Flowers, and Seeds – Quiz
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Plant Metabolism – Quiz
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Genetic Information and Protein Synthesis – Quiz
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