Biology Dictionary

  • Koch’s postulates

    Koch’s postulates

    A set of criteria to establish a causative relationship between a microbe and a disease.

  • Kolypeptic

    Kolypeptic

    Relating to or affecting the colon or large intestine.

  • Koniology

    Koniology

    The scientific study of atmospheric dust and airborne particles.

  • Koniometer

    Koniometer

    An instrument used to measure the amount and size of airborne dust particles.

  • Kranz anatomy

    Kranz anatomy

    A leaf structure characteristic of C4 plants where bundle sheath cells surround vascular bundles.

  • Krebs cycle

    Krebs cycle

    A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate.

  • Krypton (kr)

    Krypton (kr)

    A chemical element (symbol Kr), a noble gas used in lighting and photography.

  • Kelvin scale

    Kelvin scale

    The absolute temperature scale starting at absolute zero, used in scientific measurements.

  • Keratin

    Keratin

    A fibrous protein forming the main structural constituent of hair, nails, feathers, and the outer layer of skin.

  • Keratoconjunctivitis

    Keratoconjunctivitis

    Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye.