Biology Dictionary

  • Capillaries

    Capillaries

    The smallest blood vessels in the body, where oxygen, nutrients, and waste products are exchanged between the blood and tissues.

  • Capillarity

    Capillarity

    The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without external forces, such as gravity, due to cohesive and…

  • Capillary array

    Capillary array

    A system of capillaries arranged in a specific pattern, often used in laboratory techniques for analysis or separation of substances.

  • Capillary water

    Capillary water

    Water that is held in the small pores of the soil by capillary forces, accessible to plant roots for absorption.

  • Capsid

    Capsid

    The protein shell that encases the genetic material of a virus, providing protection and aiding in the virus’s attachment to…

  • Capsule

    Capsule

    A protective outer structure surrounding certain cells or organisms, such as bacteria or seeds, that helps resist environmental stresses.

  • Carapace

    Carapace

    The hard, protective shell that covers the back of certain animals, like turtles, crustaceans, and some arachnids.

  • Carbohydrate

    Carbohydrate

    A class of biomolecules, including sugars, starches, and fibers, that provide energy and structural support to cells and organisms.

  • Carbohydrate loading

    Carbohydrate loading

    A strategy used by athletes to maximize muscle glycogen stores before an endurance event by consuming high-carbohydrate foods.

  • Carbon (C)

    Carbon (C)

    A chemical element, symbol C, that is essential for life and forms the backbone of organic molecules, including proteins, lipids,…