Biology Dictionary

  • Morbid map

    Morbid map

    A graphical representation of disease distribution or death rates across different regions or populations.

  • Morgan unit

    Morgan unit

    A unit of genetic distance used to measure the frequency of recombination between genes, equivalent to a 1% crossover frequency.

  • Morph

    Morph

    A variant or form of an organism or a part of its anatomy, typically resulting from genetic or environmental factors.

  • Morphogenesis

    Morphogenesis

    The process by which cells and tissues develop into specific shapes and structures during growth and development.

  • Morphological plasticity

    Morphological plasticity

    The ability of an organism to change its form or structure in response to environmental conditions.

  • Morphology

    Morphology

    The study of the form and structure of organisms and their parts.

  • Mortality

    Mortality

    The incidence of death within a population or species, often used in studies of health or population dynamics.

  • Mortification

    Mortification

    A biological process involving the decay or breakdown of tissues, often due to disease or injury.

  • Molecular biology

    Molecular biology

    The branch of biology that focuses on the molecular basis of biological activity, including DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis.

  • Molecular collision theory

    Molecular collision theory

    A theory in chemistry that explains how the rate of a reaction depends on the frequency and energy of collisions between molecules.