Biology Dictionary

  • Caries

    Caries

    The decay of teeth caused by bacterial activity that leads to cavities or holes in the enamel.

  • Carnivore

    Carnivore

    An animal that primarily feeds on other animals, often through predation or scavenging.

  • Carnivorous

    Carnivorous

    Describing an organism that consumes other animals for nutrition.

  • Carotenoid

    Carotenoid

    A class of pigments found in plants, responsible for red, yellow, and orange colors, and important in photosynthesis and human…

  • Carpel or pistil

    Carpel or pistil

    The female reproductive organ in flowering plants, consisting of the ovary, style, and stigma.

  • Canine tooth

    Canine tooth

    A pointed tooth located in the front of the mouth, used for tearing food; also known as the cuspid tooth.

  • Canonical sequence

    Canonical sequence

    The standard or most widely accepted sequence of nucleotides or amino acids in a particular gene or protein.

  • Canopy

    Canopy

    The uppermost layer of a forest, formed by the branches and leaves of trees, which provides a habitat for many…

  • Cap

    Cap

    A protective covering or structure, such as the top part of a mushroom or the outer layer of certain cells…

  • Cap catabolite activator protein

    Cap catabolite activator protein

    A protein involved in the regulation of gene expression in bacteria, responding to changes in nutrient availability and regulating carbon…