Biology Dictionary

  • Actin

    Actin

    A protein forming part of the cytoskeleton in plant and animal cells, involved in cell structure and movement.

  • Actin filament

    Actin filament

    A filamentous structure made of actin proteins; involved in maintaining plant cell shape and intracellular transport.

  • Actinophrys

    Actinophrys

    A genus of protozoa; not a botanical term.

  • Actinopterygii

    Actinopterygii

    A class of ray-finned fishes; not related to plants.

  • Action potential

    Action potential

    A rapid electrical signal in cells; relevant in plant electrophysiology, such as in the Venus flytrap.

  • Acephalia

    Acephalia

    The absence of a head; not used in plant science.

  • Acephalous

    Acephalous

    Lacking a head; irrelevant in botany.

  • Acetyl

    Acetyl

    A functional group derived from acetic acid; important in biochemistry.

  • Acetyl coa

    Acetyl coa

    An important molecule in metabolism, including plant respiration and biosynthetic reactions.

  • Acetyl group

    Acetyl group

    A functional group commonly involved in biochemical reactions.