Biology Dictionary

  • F1 generation

    F1 generation

    The first generation of offspring produced by crossbreeding two parental organisms in a genetic experiment.

  • F1p

    F1p

    The first progeny of a cross between organisms, often used to study inheritance patterns in genetics.

  • F2 generation

    F2 generation

    The second generation of offspring, resulting from the mating of F1 generation organisms.

  • F? Generation

    F? Generation

    A general term referring to a subsequent generation in a breeding experiment, such as F3 or F4.

  • F6p

    F6p

    A potential reference to the progeny from the sixth generation in a breeding experiment, used in genetic studies.

  • Face

    Face

    The front part of the head, typically containing the eyes, nose, mouth, and related structures.

  • Expectorant

    Expectorant

    A substance that helps expel mucus from the airways, often used to treat respiratory conditions like coughing.

  • Experiment

    Experiment

    A scientific procedure carried out to test a hypothesis, often involving controlled variables and measurements.

  • Experimental control

    Experimental control

    The part of an experiment that is kept constant or unaltered to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

  • Experimental variable

    Experimental variable

    A factor or condition in an experiment that is deliberately changed to test its effect on the dependent variable.