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inducible enzyme
Biology; Biochemistry
An enzyme whose rate of synthesis can be controlled by an inducer.
chromatophore
Biology; Biochemistry
An epithelial cell of a lower animal in which pigment granules can be physically moved to effect colour changes.
melanocyte
Biology; Biochemistry
An epithelial cell that contains melanin pigment granules, melanosomes.
sister-chromatid exchange
Biology; Biochemistry
An event similar to crossing over that can occur between sister chromatids at mitosis or at meiosis.
sister-chromatid exchange (SCE)
Biology; Biochemistry
An event similar to crossing over that can occur between sister chromatids at mitosis or at meiosis.
chronometer
Biology; Biochemistry
An exceptionally precise timepiece used in navigation; measures in half-seconds.
