Biology Dictionary

  • Major immunogene complex

    Major immunogene complex

    A region of the genome that encodes immune system proteins, especially those involved in antigen presentation.

  • Malaria

    Malaria

    A disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, affecting red blood cells and causing fever, chills, and anemia.

  • Malate

    Malate

    A salt or ester of malic acid, involved in the citric acid cycle in cellular respiration.

  • Malpighian tubules

    Malpighian tubules

    Excretory structures in some arthropods that help to remove waste products from the body.

  • Maltase

    Maltase

    An enzyme that breaks down maltose into two glucose molecules during digestion.

  • Maltose

    Maltose

    A disaccharide sugar composed of two glucose molecules, formed during the digestion of starch.

  • Mammal

    Mammal

    A class of warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by having hair or fur, mammary glands, and live births (except in monotremes).

  • Mammalian

    Mammalian

    Relating to or characteristic of mammals.

  • Mammalogist

    Mammalogist

    A scientist who specializes in the study of mammals.

  • Mammalogy

    Mammalogy

    The branch of zoology that focuses on the study of mammals.