Biology Dictionary

  • Ambitious

    Ambitious

    A personality trait; not applicable to plant biology.

  • Amblyopia

    Amblyopia

    A visual disorder in humans; not related to plants.

  • Amblypygi

    Amblypygi

    An order of arachnids known as whip spiders; not related to plant biology.

  • Ambulant

    Ambulant

    Able to walk or move; not relevant to plants.

  • Ambulatory

    Ambulatory

    Capable of walking; not applicable to plant life.

  • Ambulocetus

    Ambulocetus

    An extinct early whale ancestor; not relevant to plant science.

  • Amelia

    Amelia

    A birth defect in vertebrates involving missing limbs; not applicable to plants.

  • Ames test

    Ames test

    A test for mutagenicity using bacteria; indirectly relevant in studying plant mutagens or environmental toxins.

  • Amide

    Amide

    An organic compound derived from ammonia; amides like glutamine play key roles in nitrogen metabolism in plants.

  • Amine

    Amine

    Organic compounds derived from ammonia; include important plant growth regulators and secondary metabolites.