Biology Dictionary

  • Trachea

    Trachea

    The tubular structure that conveys air to the lungs in vertebrates, often reinforced with cartilage rings.

  • Tracheid

    Tracheid

    A type of water-conducting cell found in the xylem of vascular plants, characterized by its elongated shape and thickened cell…

  • Tracheophytes

    Tracheophytes

    A group of vascular plants that possess specialized tissues for conducting water and nutrients, including ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.

  • Tragus

    Tragus

    A small, fleshy prominence located in front of the ear canal in humans and some animals.

  • Trailer sequence

    Trailer sequence

    The segment at the end of a nucleotide sequence or protein coding sequence that may play a role in termination…

  • Trait

    Trait

    A distinguishing characteristic or feature of an organism, typically determined by genetics, such as eye color or plant height.

  • Tranquilizer

    Tranquilizer

    A substance that induces calmness or reduces anxiety, often used in medical or veterinary contexts to sedate or relax patients.

  • Trans-

    Trans-

    A prefix indicating a molecular configuration where substituents or atoms are located on opposite sides of a double bond or…

  • Trans configuration

    Trans configuration

    A type of molecular arrangement in which two substituent groups are located on opposite sides of a double bond or…

  • Transduction

    Transduction

    The process of transferring genetic material from one bacterium to another via a virus (bacteriophage).