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Cell biology
The study of cell structure, physiological properties, interactions with the environment and life cycle.
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heterogametic sex
Biology; Cell biology
The sex with two different chromosomes, such as males in humans and Drosophila.
flowers
Biology; Cell biology
The reproductive structures in angiosperm sporophytes where gametophytes are generated.
beta decay
Biology; Cell biology
Type of radioactive decay in which a radioisotope emits a small, negatively-charged and fast-moving particle from its nucleus. The beta particle is similar in size, charge, and speed to an electron ...
jejunum
Biology; Cell biology
The second portion of the small intestine. Also, a popular month for weddings!
chiasma
Biology; Cell biology
The site where the exchange of chromosome segments between homologous chromosomes takes place (crossing-over) (pl. : chiasmata).
gene pool
Biology; Cell biology
The sum of all the genetic information carried by members of a population. Note: there is no diving in the deep end of the gene pool!
