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A natural science concerned with the study of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in relation to their origin, growth, reproduction, structure, behaviour and evolution.
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contractile vacuole
Biology; Biochemistry
In many protists, a specialized vacuole with associated channels designed to collect excess water in the cell. Microtubules periodically contract to force this excess water out of ...
cytoplasm
Biology; Biochemistry
All the contents of a cell, including the plasma membrane,but not including the nucleus.
cytoskeleton
Biology; Biochemistry
Integrated system of molecules within eukaryotic cells which provides them with shape, internal spatial organization, motility, and may assist in communication with other cells ...
dikaryotic
Biology; Biochemistry
Having two different and distinct nuclei per cell; found in the fungi. A dikaryotic individual is called a dikaryon.
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
Biology; Biochemistry
"Deoxyribonucleic acid" - the nucleic acid which carries the genetic code of an organism. It is the primary component of chromosomes.
turpentine
Biology; Biochemistry
Turpentine is a volatile oil, created from (pine) tree secretion; it is generally used in mixing paints.
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