Cell biology

Cell biology

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

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cardiac cycle

Biology; Cell biology

One heartbeat; consists of atrial contraction and relaxation, ventricular contraction and relaxation, and a short pause.

capsule

Biology; Cell biology

1. Structure produced around certain bacteria; 2. Structure produced by the bryophytesporophyte that contains spores produced by meiosis.

carbohydrates

Biology; Cell biology

Organic molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that serve as energy sources and structural materials for cells of all organisms.

capsid

Biology; Cell biology

The protein "shell" of a free virus particle.

capillary bed

Biology; Cell biology

A branching network of capillaries supplied by arterioles and drained by venules.

capillaries

Biology; Cell biology

Small, thin-walled blood vessels that allow oxygen to diffuse from the blood into the cells and carbon dioxide to diffuse from the cells into the blood.

(aka Calvin-Benson Cycle or Carbon Fixation) Series of biochemical, enzyme-mediated reactions during which atmospheric carbon dioxide is reduced and incorporated into organic molecules, eventually ...