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Taxis

Definition noun, plural: taxes A behavioral response of a cell or an organism to an external stimulus, which may either be... Read More

Valine

Amino acids are categorized into two groups based on the capability of the human body to synthesize them; essential and... Read More

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

Rheotaxis

Definition noun A form of taxis characterized by the directional movement of an organism in response to a current of water... Read More

Kinesis

Definition noun, plural: kineses A behavioral response of a cell or an organism to a stimulus but not directionally oriented... 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

Repellent

Definition noun, plural: repellents (1) An agent or a method that wards off, as insect-repellent to repel insects (2) A... Read More

Gravitaxis

Definition noun A form of taxis characterized by the directional movement of an organism in response to... Read More

Mosaicism

Cells often go through many divisions before they become a part of an organism’s genetic make-up. This leaves room for... 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

Adhesion

Adhesion Definition Adhesion is the binding or attraction between dissimilar molecules, atoms, surfaces, or substances. The... Read More