Biology Dictionary

  • Assortative mating

    Assortative mating

    A mating pattern where individuals with similar phenotypes or genotypes mate with one another more frequently.

  • Assortment

    Assortment

    The distribution of genes or chromosomes into gametes during meiosis.

  • Astasia

    Astasia

    The inability to stand or maintain posture due to motor incoordination.

  • Asteroidea

    Asteroidea

    A class of echinoderms that includes starfish or sea stars.

  • Asthenia

    Asthenia

    A condition of physical weakness or lack of strength.

  • Arii

    Arii

    A group or tribe; context-dependent, not a standard biological term.

  • Arms

    Arms

    In genetics, refers to the parts of chromosomes extending from the centromere; also anatomical limbs in animals.

  • Aromatic

    Aromatic

    Describes organic compounds containing a planar ring structure with delocalized electrons, such as benzene.

  • Arrayed library

    Arrayed library

    A collection of clones or DNA sequences that are individually stored and cataloged for easy access.

  • Arrhenius’s model for an acid

    Arrhenius’s model for an acid

    Defines acids as substances that increase the concentration of H+ ions in aqueous solution.