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embryology
study of multicellular organisms as they develop from fertilized eggs to fully formed organisms
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embryology
study of multicellular organisms as they develop from fertilized eggs to fully formed organisms
endocytosis
process by which a cell takes in a substance by surrounding it with the cell membrane; active transport
endoplasmic reticulum
a system of membranes that is found in a cell's cytoplasm and that assists in the production, processing, and transport of proteins and in the product...
energy pyramid
a diagram that shows the amount of energy that moves from one feeding level to another in a food web
enzyme
protein that speeds up a chemical reaction
equilibrium
When the concentration of a solute is the same throughout a solution
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
embryology | study of multicellular organisms as they develop from fertilized eggs to fully formed organisms |
endocytosis | process by which a cell takes in a substance by surrounding it with the cell membrane; active transport |
endoplasmic reticulum | a system of membranes that is found in a cell's cytoplasm and that assists in the production, processing, and transport of proteins and in the production of lipids |
energy pyramid | a diagram that shows the amount of energy that moves from one feeding level to another in a food web |
enzyme | protein that speeds up a chemical reaction |
equilibrium | When the concentration of a solute is the same throughout a solution |
eukaryote | A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles |
eutrophication | rapid growth of algae in bodies of water, due to high levels of nitrogen and often phosphate |
evolution | the gradual change in a species over time |
exocytosis | process by which vesicles release their contents outside the cell; active transport |
experiment | the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation |
facilitated diffusion | movement of specific molecules across cell membranes through protein channels; passive transport |
fertilization | the joining of a sperm cell and an egg cell |
nucleic acid | a long chain of smaller molecules called nucleotides; DNA and RNA |
nucleotide | monomer of nucleic acids made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base |
nucleus | a part of the cell containing DNA responsible for growth and reproduction |
omnivore | organism that obtains energy by eating both plants and animals |
organ | a collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body |
organ system | group of organs that work together to perform a specific function |
organelle | a tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell |
organism | a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently |
gene flow | movement of alleles into or out of a population due to the migration of individuals to or from the population |
gene pool | all of the alleles in all the individuals that make up a population |
generation | one step in the line of descent of a family |
genetic recombination | new combination of genetic information in a gamete as a result of crossing over during prophase I of meiosis |
genetics | the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms |
genome | the complete genetic material contained in an individual |
genotype | genetic makeup of an organism; like BB, Bb, or bb |
genus | taxonomic group containing one or more species |
geology | science dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks |