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torque
Biology; Biochemistry
The turning effect produced when force is applied to a rotational axis.
gene pair
Biology; Biochemistry
The two copies of a particular gene present in a diploid cell (one in each chromosome set).
activator and dissociation
Biology; Biochemistry
The two mutable loci originally identified by Barbara McClintock that were able to move in the genome.
cell fate
Biology; Biochemistry
The ultimate differentiated state to which a cell has become committed.
universal gas law
Biology; Biochemistry
The equation of state of a hypothetical ideal gas. It is a good approximation to the behavior of many gases under many conditions, although it has several limitations. It was first stated by Émile ...
adaptation
Biology; Biochemistry
The evolution of a feature or function through natural selection of incremental improvements, as contrasted with exaptation.
punctuated equilibrium
Biology; Biochemistry
The evolutionary process involving long periods without change (stasis) punctuated by short periods of rapid speciation.
