Biochemistry

Biochemistry

The scientific study of the chemistry of living matter.

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Lipids

Biology; Biochemistry

A class of biochemical compounds which includes fats, oils, and waxes.

Ion

Biology; Biochemistry

An atom or small molecule which carries a positive or negative charge.

Contractile vacuole

Biology; Biochemistry

In many protists, a specialised vacuole with associated channels designed to collect excess water in the cell. Microtubules periodically contract to force this excess water out of the cell, ...

Condition in which many unicellular organisms live together in a somewhat coordinated group. Unlike true multicellular organisms, the individual cells retain their separate identities, and usually, ...

Cell wall

Biology; Biochemistry

Rigid structure deposited outside the cell membrane. Plants are known for their cell walls of cellulose, as are the green algae and certain protists, while fungi have cell walls of chitin.