Biology Dictionary

  • Coefficient of coincidence

    Coefficient of coincidence

    A measure used in genetics to assess the difference between observed and expected double crossovers during genetic recombination.

  • Coefficient of selection

    Coefficient of selection

    A measure used in population genetics to describe the relative fitness of a genotype compared to others.

  • Coefficient of variation (c or c.v.)

    Coefficient of variation (c or c.v.)

    A statistical measure of the relative variability of data, calculated as the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean.

  • Coelogastrula

    Coelogastrula

    A type of early embryonic development in certain animals, characterized by the formation of a hollow, fluid-filled ball of cells.

  • Coelom

    Coelom

    A fluid-filled body cavity found in many animals, located between the digestive tract and the outer body wall, important for internal organ development.

  • Clone

    Clone

    A genetically identical organism or cell produced from a single ancestor, typically through asexual reproduction or genetic engineering.

  • Clone bank

    Clone bank

    A collection of clones or genetic material stored for research, typically in a laboratory or biotechnology setting.

  • Cloned library

    Cloned library

    A collection of DNA fragments that have been cloned into vectors, allowing for the study or manipulation of genes.

  • Clonic

    Clonic

    Relating to or characterized by clonus, which is a series of involuntary muscle contractions.

  • Cloning

    Cloning

    The process of producing genetically identical organisms or cells, often through artificial methods like somatic cell nuclear transfer.