Cell biology

Cell biology

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

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Silurian Period

Biology; Cell biology

The geological time period of the Paleozoic Era following the Ordovician, between 435 and 395 million years ago, when plants colonised the land.

Simple leaf

Biology; Cell biology

A leaf in which the blade does not form leaflets.

A body or process that acts as a storage device or disposal mechanism; e.g., plants and the oceans act as sinks absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide. Also, a location in a plant where sugar is being ...

Sensory (afferent) pathways

Biology; Cell biology

The portion of the peripheral nervous system that carries information from the organs and tissues of the body to the central nervous system.

Spongy mesophyll

Biology; Cell biology

Parenchyma cells found in plant leaves that are irregularly shaped and have large intracellular spaces.

Spores

Biology; Cell biology

Impervious structures formed by some cells that encapsulate the cells and protect them from the environment; haploid cells that can survive unfavourable conditions and germinate into new haploid ...