Biology Dictionary

  • Coupling conformation

    Coupling conformation

    The specific three-dimensional arrangement of atoms or molecules that allows them to interact in a particular way, often used in reference to enzyme-substrate interactions.

  • Courtship behavior

    Courtship behavior

    A set of behaviors performed by an animal to attract a mate, which may include vocalizations, displays, or gifts.

  • Covalent bond

    Covalent bond

    A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, typically resulting in the formation of molecules.

  • Covariance (cov)

    Covariance (cov)

    A measure of the relationship between two random variables, indicating the degree to which they vary together.

  • Cover crop

    Cover crop

    A plant grown to improve soil health, prevent erosion, and suppress weeds, often used in agriculture.

  • Convolution

    Convolution

    A mathematical operation used in signal processing, biology, and other fields, which combines two functions to produce a third, often used to analyze biological data or systems.

  • Coordinate covalent bond

    Coordinate covalent bond

    A type of covalent bond in which both electrons in the bond are donated by the same atom, often seen in complexes with metal ions.

  • Copal

    Copal

    A type of tree resin that hardens over time and is often used in making varnishes, or as a precursor to amber in geological studies.

  • COPD

    COPD

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing difficult, often caused by smoking or exposure to air pollutants.

  • Copper (Cu)

    Copper (Cu)

    A chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29, commonly used as a conductor of electricity and heat, and essential in biological systems.