Biology Dictionary

  • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids)

    Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids)

    A disease affecting the immune system in humans; not related to plants.

  • Acquired mutation

    Acquired mutation

    A genetic change that occurs after conception, not inherited; studied in plant and animal biology.

  • Acrididae

    Acrididae

    A family of grasshoppers; may be relevant in agriculture and pest management.

  • Acrocentric chromosome

    Acrocentric chromosome

    A chromosome with the centromere near one end, producing a long arm and a satellite; relevant in plant cytogenetics.

  • Acrogenous

    Acrogenous

    Growing from the tip; describes plants where growth occurs at the apex.

  • Acromiohumeral

    Acromiohumeral

    Relating to the shoulder; not a botanical term.

  • Acromion

    Acromion

    A bony process on the scapula; not relevant to plant anatomy.

  • Acropetal

    Acropetal

    Developing or moving from the base toward the apex, often describing nutrient or hormone transport in plants.

  • Acrosome

    Acrosome

    A cap-like structure in sperm cells; not found in plants.

  • Acrosome reaction

    Acrosome reaction

    The release of enzymes from the acrosome to penetrate an egg; occurs in animals, not plants.