Biology Dictionary

  • Cc

    Cc

    Cubic centimeters, a metric unit of volume commonly used to measure liquid volumes or the displacement of an engine.

  • Cd molecule

    Cd molecule

    A molecule that includes cadmium (Cd), a chemical element, often involved in biological and industrial processes.

  • Cd

    Cd

    The chemical symbol for cadmium, a soft, bluish-white metal used in batteries, coatings, and various industrial applications.

  • CdnA

    CdnA

    Complementary DNA, a form of DNA synthesized from a messenger RNA template, used to study gene expression.

  • CdnA clone

    CdnA clone

    A DNA clone that contains complementary DNA (cDNA), typically used for research on gene expression and function.

  • Carpellate flower

    Carpellate flower

    A flower that has only female reproductive organs (carpels or pistils) and lacks male organs (stamens).

  • Carpellate plant

    Carpellate plant

    A plant that has only female reproductive organs in its flowers, typically relying on pollination from male plants.

  • Carpus

    Carpus

    The group of small bones in the wrist that connect the hand to the forearm.

  • Carrageenan

    Carrageenan

    A gelatinous substance derived from red seaweed, used as a thickening agent in food products and as a stabilizer in…

  • Carrier

    Carrier

    A substance or organism that transports or transmits another substance, such as a carrier protein or a disease carrier.