Biology Dictionary

  • Flukes

    Flukes

    Flatworms of the class Trematoda, typically parasitic, affecting various animals, including humans.

  • Fluorescence

    Fluorescence

    The emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation, often used in biological staining techniques.

  • Fluorescence in situ hybridization (fish)

    Fluorescence in situ hybridization (fish)

    A laboratory technique that uses fluorescent probes to detect and localize specific DNA or RNA sequences in cells or tissues.

  • Fluorescence-activated cell sorter (facs)

    Fluorescence-activated cell sorter (facs)

    A device that analyzes and sorts cells based on the fluorescence of specific markers, widely used in cell biology and immunology.

  • Fluorescent

    Fluorescent

    Referring to substances that emit light when exposed to ultraviolet or visible light, often used in microscopy and molecular biology.

  • Fluorine (f)

    Fluorine (f)

    A chemical element with the symbol ‘F’ and atomic number 9, a highly reactive, pale yellow gas used in various industrial applications.

  • Fm

    Fm

    Abbreviation for formylmethionine, a derivative of methionine used in protein synthesis in bacteria and mitochondria.

  • Fmet

    Fmet

    Short for formylmethionine, a modified amino acid used as the initiator codon for protein synthesis in prokaryotes.

  • Fmn

    Fmn

    Abbreviation for flavin mononucleotide, a coenzyme involved in various redox reactions within cells.

  • Folic acid (also folacin)

    Folic acid (also folacin)

    A water-soluble B-vitamin (B9) that is important for cell division and the formation of red blood cells.