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Cell biology

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

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Cell biology

digestion

Biology; Cell biology

The process of breaking down food into its molecular and chemical components so that these nutrient molecules can cross plasma membranes.

diencephalon

Biology; Cell biology

Part of the forebrain; consists of the thalamus and hypothalamus.

dictyosomes

Biology; Cell biology

Produced on the Organelles in plant cells composed of a series of flattened membrane sacs that sort, chemically modify, and package proteinsrough endoplasmic reticulum. Also known as the Golgi ...

dicots

Biology; Cell biology

One of the two main types of flowering plants; characterized by having two cotyledons, floral organs arranged in cycles of four or five, and leaves with reticulate veins; include trees (except ...

diatomaceous earth

Biology; Cell biology

Fossilized deposits of diatoms; used for abrasives, polishes and as a filtering agent.

diaphragm

Biology; Cell biology

A dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

diastole

Biology; Cell biology

The filling of the ventricle of the heart with blood.

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