Search Results for: repulsion
Phototaxis
Definition noun A form of taxis characterized by the directional movement of an organism in response to... Read More
Magnetotaxis
Definition noun A form of taxis characterized by a directional movement of an organism in response to a magnetic... Read More
Thermotaxis
Definition noun A form of taxis characterized by the directional movement of an organism in response to... Read More
Hydrogen bond
Definition noun plural: hydrogen bonds A type of chemical bond that is formed when the slightly positive hydrogen atom of... Read More
Nematocyst
All organisms are composed of millions of cells. Many cells serve specific purposes and are specialized to do distinct... Read More
Glycocalyx
What is the Glycocalyx? The glycocalyx is a polysaccharide-based gel-like, highly hydrous cellular thin layer, covering... Read More
Coupling phase
Coupling phase The physical relationship of two syntenic genes. If they are on the same chromosome, they are said to be in... Read More
Gravitaxis
Definition noun A form of taxis characterized by the directional movement of an organism in response to... Read More
Valence electron
What are valence electrons? Why are they significant? Valence electrons definition in chemistry: The electrons in an atom's... Read More
Ionic bond
Definition noun plural: ionic bonds A type of chemical bond in which atoms, ions, or molecules are held together by... Read More