Cell biology

Cell biology

The study of cell structure, physiological properties, interactions with the environment and life cycle.

Contributors in Cell biology

Cell biology

And released by the A hormone produced by the hypothalamuspituitary gland that increases the permeability of the renal tubule of the nephron and thereby increases water reabsorption; also known as ...

antibiotics

Biology; Cell biology

Substances produced by some microorganisms, plants, and vertebrates that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

antibodies

Biology; Cell biology

Proteins produced by immune system cells that bind to foreign molecules and microorganisms and inactivate them.

antibody-mediated immunity

Biology; Cell biology

Immune reaction that protects primarily against invading viruses and bacteria through antibodies produced by plasma cells; also known as humoral immunity.

antibiotic resistance

Biology; Cell biology

Tendency of certain bacteria to develop a resistance to commonly over-used antibiotics.

annuals

Biology; Cell biology

Plants that grow and reproduce sexually during one year.

antagonistic muscles

Biology; Cell biology

A pair of muscles that work to produce opposite effects&emdash;one contracts as the other relaxes: for example, the bicep and tricep muscles on opposite sides of your upper arm.