Search Results for: constant
Dissociation constant
Definition noun (1) A mathematical constant that describes the tendency of a large molecule to dissociate reversibly into... Read More
Association constant
Definition noun A mathematical constant that describes the bonding affinity between two molecules at... Read More
Equilibrium constant
Definition noun The ratio in which the product of the concentrations of the products divided by the product of the... Read More
Homeostatic Mechanisms and Cellular Communication
Homeostasis is the relatively stable conditions of the internal environment that result from compensatory regulatory... Read More
Independent variable
Independent Variable Definition To define an independent variable, let us first understand what a variable is. The word... Read More
Generation of resting membrane potential
Stephen H. Wright Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85724... Read More
Constitutive enzyme
Definition noun, plural: constitutive enzymes The enzyme synthesized at a relatively constant level. Supplement These... Read More
Vant hoffs law
van't Hoff's law In stereochemistry, all optically active substances have one or more multivalent atoms united to four... Read More
First-order kinetics
Definition noun An order of chemical reaction in which the rate of the reaction depends on the concentration of only one... Read More
Controlled variable
Definition noun, plural: control variables A variable that remains unchanged or held constant to prevent its effects on the... Read More
Homogenous
What is homogenous? What does homogenous mean? The word homogenous has been derived from two Greek words that are... Read More
Homeostasis
Homeostasis is the tendency not to stray from the range of favorable or ideal internal conditions. Such conditions must be... Read More
Immune response
Immune Response Definition An immune response is defined as the reaction of the body in response to the presence of a... Read More
Pinocytosis
Pinocytosis Definition What is pinocytosis? Pinocytosis is the ingestion of extracellular fluids, i.e. the fluid... Read More
Lights’ Effect on Growth
Plants are the primary producers of energy in any ecosystem, meaning that they bring in new energy to it which supports... Read More
Immunoglobulin
Definition noun, plural: immunoglobulins (1) Any of several classes of structurally related glycoproteins in the blood... Read More
Control variable
Definition noun, plural: control variables A variable that remains unchanged or held constant to prevent its effects on... Read More
Limiting factor
Limiting factor in biology refers to any of the factors (variables) in an environment capable of limiting a process, such as... Read More
The FIFTH MIRACLE: The Search for the Origin and Meaning of Life
The FIFTH MIRACLE: The Search for the Origin and Meaning of Life ... Read More
Homozygote
Definition noun, plural: homozygotes A nucleus, cell or organism where the alleles for a particular gene on each chromosome... Read More
Osmoregulation
Definition noun The process of regulating water potential in order to keep fluid and electrolyte balance within a cell or... Read More
Osmotic Potential
Definition noun (1) The potential of water molecules to move from a hypotonic solution (more water, less solutes) to a... Read More
Alkaline reaction
Alkaline reaction Any test by which an alkaline reaction is recognised, such as the change of red litmus paper to blue, an... Read More
Calcium metabolism
Calcium metabolism a set of biochemical processes which act to keep the level of calcium in the blood at a constant level,... Read More
Homeostatic equilibrium
Definition noun (1) The tendency of an organism or a cell to regulate its internal conditions, usually by a system of... Read More
Pulsatile flow
pulsatile flow Rhythmic, intermittent propagation of a fluid through a vessel or piping system, in contrast to constant,... Read More
Constitutive gene
Definition noun, plural: constitutive genes A gene that is transcribed at a relatively constant level regardless of the cell... Read More
Kinetic molecular theory
Kinetic molecular theory (Science: chemistry) this theory assumes that molecules must collide in order to react. The more... Read More