Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossary of biology.
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pelvic girdle |
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bones that transmit the force generated by the lower limbs to the axial skeleton |
penis |
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male reproductive structure for urine elimination and copulation |
pepsin |
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pepsinogen |
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inactive form of pepsin |
peptide bond |
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bond formed between two amino acids by a dehydration reaction. |
peptide hormone |
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hormone composed of a polypeptide chain |
peptide hormone |
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hormone composed of a polypeptide chain |
peptidoglycan |
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material composed of polysaccharide chains cross-linked to unusual peptides |
peptidyl transferase |
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RNA-based enzyme that is integrated into the 50S ribosomal subunit and catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds |
perception |
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individual interpretation of a sensation; a brain function |
perforin |
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perianth |
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perianth |
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(also, petal or sepal) part of the flower consisting of the calyx and/or corolla; forms the outer envelope of the flower |
pericardium |
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membrane layer protecting the heart; also part of the epicardium |
pericarp |
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