Biology glossary

substance that prevents a change in pH by absorbing or releasing hydrogen or hydroxide ions

modified underground stem that consists of a large bud surrounded by numerous leaf scales

secretion that cleanses the urethra prior to ejaculation

wild-caught animal used as food (typically mammals, birds, and reptiles); usually referring to hunting in the tropics of sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Americas

wild-caught animal used as food (typically mammals, birds, and reptiles); usually referring to hunting in the tropics of sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Americas

layer of soil that contains the parent material, and the organic and inorganic material that is broken down to form soil; also known as the soil base

MRSA acquired in the community rather than in a hospital

(GGCCAATCT) essential eukaryotic promoter sequence involved in binding transcription factors

legless amphibian that belongs to the clade Apoda

process of deposition of mineral salts in the collagen fiber matrix that crystallizes and hardens the tissue

hormone produced by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland that functions to lower blood Ca2+ levels and promote bone growth

amount of heat required to change the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius

light-independent reactions of photosynthesis that convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into carbohydrates using the energy and reducing power of ATP and NADPH

whorl of sepals

structure that connects the renal pelvis to the renal medulla