Biology Concepts 1-19
19 entries in the Biology Concepts compendium.
HabitatHabitat is the species-specific physical manifestation of its ecological niche.HerdA relatively unstructured social group of gregarious mammals.HeredityPassing of traits from parents to offspring via DNA.HibernationA seasonal state of metabolic suppression to conserve energy.Hybrid (biology)Offspring from combining two different organisms via sexual reproduction.ImagoFinal adult stage of insect metamorphosis, marked by maturity.InstinctInstinct is innate behaviour without prior experience.LifeLife is a self-sustained chemical system capable of Darwinian evolution.LongevityLongevity studies lifespan extension and verified supercentenarian records.MaleMale is the sex that produces sperm for sexual reproduction.MeiosisCell division producing haploid gametes for sexual reproduction.Mendelian inheritancePrinciples of heredity derived from pea plant experiments.MenopauseNatural end of female reproductive stage due to hormone decline.Menstrual cycleNatural cycle of hormone and uterine changes enabling pregnancy.MetabolismMetabolism encompasses all chemical reactions sustaining life.MitosisMitosis separates replicated chromosomes into two identical nuclei.MoultingBiological process of shedding body parts for beneficial purposes.MutationMutations are alterations in DNA sequence driving evolution and disease.Natural selectionDifferential survival and reproduction driving adaptive evolution.
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