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x-ray diffraction

Biology; General

Technique utilized to study atomic structure of crystalline substances by noting the patterns produced by x-rays shot through the crystal.

xylem

Biology; General

Tissue in the vascular system of plants that moves water and dissolved nutrients from the roots to the leaves; composed of various cell types including tracheids and vessel elements. Plant tissue ...

zebroid

Biology; General

A hybrid animal that results from breeding zebras and horses.

zone of differentiation

Biology; General

Area in plant roots where recently produced cells develop into different cell types.

zygote

Biology; General

A fertilized egg. A diploid cell resulting from fertilization of an egg by a sperm cell.

white blood cell

Biology; General

Component of the blood that functions in the immune system. Also known as a leukocyte.

vertebrae

Biology; General

The segments of the spinal column; separated by disks made of connective tissue (sing.: vertebra).

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