Biology Dictionary

  • Adenocarcinoma

    Adenocarcinoma

    A type of cancer affecting glandular tissue; not relevant to plants.

  • Adenoma

    Adenoma

    A benign tumor of glandular tissue; not applicable to botany.

  • Adenosine diphosphate (adp)

    Adenosine diphosphate (adp)

    A molecule involved in energy transfer within cells, including those in plants.

  • Adenosine triphosphate (atp)

    Adenosine triphosphate (atp)

    The primary energy currency in cells, vital for plant cellular functions.

  • Adenovirus 2

    Adenovirus 2

    A virus that infects mammals; not applicable to plants.

  • Adenylate cyclase

    Adenylate cyclase

    An enzyme that converts ATP to cyclic AMP, involved in signal transduction in plant cells.

  • Adh

    Adh

    Abbreviation for alcohol dehydrogenase, an enzyme involved in plant anaerobic respiration.

  • Adhesion

    Adhesion

    The attraction between different kinds of molecules; important in water movement through plant xylem.

  • Adipose

    Adipose

    Relating to fat; not typically used in plant biology.

  • Adipose tissue

    Adipose tissue

    Connective tissue storing fat; not present in plants.