Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossary of biology.
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sink |
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growing parts of a plant, such as roots and young leaves, which require photosynthate |
sinoatrial (SA) node |
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the heart’s internal pacemaker; located near the wall of the right atrium |
siphonophore |
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tubular structure that serves as an inlet for water into the mantle cavity |
skeletal muscle tissue |
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forms skeletal muscles, which attach to bones and control locomotion and any movement that can be consciously controlled |
skull |
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bone that supports the structures of the face and protects the brain |
sliding clamp |
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small intestine |
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organ where digestion of protein, fats, and carbohydrates is completed |
small nuclear RNA |
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molecules synthesized by RNA polymerase III that have a variety of functions, including splicing pre-mRNAs and regulating transcription factors |
smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) |
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smooth muscle tissue |
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occurs in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines, stomach, and urinary bladder, and around passages such as the respiratory tract and blood vessels |
soil |
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outer loose layer that covers the surface of Earth |
soil profile |
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vertical section of a soil |
solar intensity |
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amount of solar power energy the sun emits in a given amount of time |
solute |
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substance dissolved in a liquid to form a solution |
solvent |
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substance capable of dissolving another substance |