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sympatric speciation
Biology; Biochemistry
Speciation in which the evolution of reproductive isolating mechanisms occurs within the range and habitat of the parent species. This form of speciation may be common in parasites.
annealing
Biology; Biochemistry
Spontaneous alignment of two complementary single Polynucleotide (RNA, or DNA, or RNA and DNA) strands to form a double helix.
T test
Biology; Biochemistry
Statistical test that helps to show if there is a real difference between different treatments being tested in a controlled clinical trial.
connective tissue
Biology; Biochemistry
Support tissue that contains extracellular fibres such as collagen to give strength and protection to blood vessels, nerves, etc.; also bone and cartilage.
contiguous gene syndrome
Biology; Biochemistry
Syndrome due to abnormalities of 2 or more genes that MAP next to each other on a chromosome; most often caused by a deletion that involves several contiguous genes.
cytotoxic T lymphocyte (Tc)
Biology; Biochemistry
T lymphocyte responsible for attacking cancerous Host Cells or Cells infected with an invading bacterium or virus.
struvite
Biology; Biochemistry
Takes the form of crystals of magnesium ammonium phosphate which are present in some renal stones (kidney stones).
