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leukocytes

Biology; General

White blood cells; primarily engaged in fighting infection.

Autotrophic organisms composed of a fungus (sac or club fungus) and a photosynthetic unicellular organism (e.g., a cyanobacterium or alga) in a symbiotic relationship; are resistant to extremes of ...

ligaments

Biology; General

Dense parallel bundles of connective tissue that strengthen joints and hold the bones in place.

light reactions

Biology; General

The photosynthetic process in which solar energy is harvested and transferred into the chemical bonds of ATP; can occur only in light.

lignin

Biology; General

A polymer in the secondary cell wall of woody plant cells that helps to strengthen and stiffen the wall; related term lignified.

lipids

Biology; General

One of the four classes of organic macromolecules. Lipids function in the long-term storage of biochemical energy, insulation, structure and control. Examples of lipids include the fats, waxes, oils ...