Cell biology

Cell biology

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

Industry: Biology

Add a new term

Contributors in Cell biology

Become a Contributors

Cell biology

dark reactions

Biology; Cell biology

The photosynthetic process in which food (sugar) molecules are formed from carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with the use of ATP; can occur in the dark as long as ATP is present.

cytokinesis

Biology; Cell biology

The division of the cytoplasm during cell division.

cytokinins

Biology; Cell biology

A group of hormones that promote cell division and inhibit aging of green tissues in plants.

cytology

Biology; Cell biology

The branch of biology dealing with cell structure.

cytosine

Biology; Cell biology

One of the pyrimidine nitrogenous bases occurring in both DNA and RNA.

cytoskeleton

Biology; Cell biology

A three-dimensional network of microtubules and filaments that provides internal support for the cells, anchors internal cell structures, and functions in cell movement and division.

T cells that destroy body cells infected by viruses or bacteria; also attack bacteria, fungi, parasites, and cancer cells and will kill cells of transplanted organs if they are recognized as foreign; ...