In biology, the structure in a cell that contains the chromosomes. The nucleus has a membrane around it, and is where RNA is made from the DNA in the … [Read more...]
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nonlytic
In biology, refers to viruses that do not kill infected cells by disrupting their plasma membranes. … [Read more...]
lytic
Having to do with lysis. In biology, lysis refers to the disintegration of a cell by disruption of its plasma membrane. Lysis can be caused by chemical or … [Read more...]
lysis
In biology, lysis refers to the breakdown of a cell caused by damage to its plasma (outer) membrane. It can be caused by chemical or physical means (for … [Read more...]
energy balance
In biology, the state at which the number of calories eaten equals the number of calories used. Energy balance is affected by physical activity, body size, … [Read more...]
conception
In biology, the beginning of pregnancy, marked by fertilization of an egg by a sperm. … [Read more...]
biological
Pertaining to biology or to life and living things. In medicine, refers to a substance made from a living organism or its products. Biologicals may be used to … [Read more...]
doubling time
In biology, the amount of time it takes for one cell to divide or for a group of cells (such as a tumor) to double in size. The doubling time is different for … [Read more...]
transcription
In biology, the process by which a cell makes an RNA copy of a sequence of DNA that is a gene. … [Read more...]