Biology glossary

folds on the inner surface of the small intestine whose role is to increase absorption area

glycoprotein used to attach a virus to host cells via molecules on the cell

virion

plant pathogen that produces only a single, specific RNA

contains the virus genome

virus with a dsRNA genome

sense of sight

sum of the expiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and inspiratory reserve volume

organic substance necessary in small amounts to sustain life

process in which the young develop within the female, receiving nourishment from the mother’s blood through a placenta

the potential energy of a water solution per unit volume in relation to pure water at atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature

system in echinoderms where water is the circulatory fluid

distance between consecutive points of equal position (two crests or two troughs) of a wave in a graphic representation; inversely proportional to the energy of the radiation

lipid made of a long-chain fatty acid that is esterified to a long-chain alcohol; serves as a protective coating on some feathers, aquatic mammal fur, and leaves.

conditions of the atmosphere during a short period of time