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Nucleic acid
>DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) which contains the hereditary information in humans and >RNA (ribonucleic acid) which delivers the instructions coded in this information to the cell's protein manufacturing sites. History: In 1869 Friedrich…
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- Anthrax immunization Anthrax immunization: A series of six shots over six months and booster shots annually, the anthrax vaccine…
- BCC Basal cell carcinoma
- Thigh bone The thigh bone in anatomy is called the 'femur.' Whichever term you care to use -- thigh bone or femur, it is…
- Efferent nerve A nerve that carries impulses away from the central nervous system (CNS). An efferent nerve is the opposite…
- Reproduction The production of offspring. Reproduction need not be sexual. Yeast can reproduce by budding
- Compound heterozygote The presence of two different mutant alleles at a particular gene locus, one on each chromosome of a pair…
- Pollen Small, light, dry protein particles from trees, grasses, flowers, and weeds that may be spread by the wind…
- Anxiety disorder A chronic condition characterized by an excessive and persistent sense of apprehension with physical symptoms…
- Eyes, spots in front of the Also known as 'floaters', blurry spots that drift in front of the eyes but do not block vision. The blur is…
- Yellow fever vaccination A live attenuated (weakened) viral vaccine that is recommended for people traveling to or living in tropical…
- Syndrome, Proteus A disturbance of cell growth including benign tumors under the skin, overgrowth of the body, often more on…