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Cell biology

The study of cell structure, physiological properties, interactions with the environment and life cycle.

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Cell biology

Rhodopsin

Biology; Cell biology

A visual pigment contained in the rods of the retina in the eye. .

Roots

Biology; Cell biology

Organs, usually occurring underground, that absorb nutrients and water and anchor the plant; one of the three major plant organ systems.

Rods

Biology; Cell biology

Light receptors in primates' eyes that provide vision in dim light.

Root cap

Biology; Cell biology

Structure that covers and protects the apical meristem in plant roots. Cells forming a protective series of layers over the root meristem.

Root hairs

Biology; Cell biology

Extensions of the root epidermis that increase the root's ability to absorb water.

Ribosomes

Biology; Cell biology

Extremely small orgenelles that are meant for protein synthesis in the cell.

Ribulose biphosphate (RuBP)

Biology; Cell biology

The 5-carbon chemical that combines with carbon dioxide at the beginning of the Calvin Cycle.

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