Bio Vocab

A type of feedback loop that reverses a change to maintain homeostasis.

A specialized nerve cell with an elongated shape for signal transmission.

A type of white blood cell that quickly responds to infections by engulfing pathogens.

The part of DNA that forms the rungs of the ladder and includes adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

A substitution mutation that creates a stop codon, stopping protein synthesis early.

The double membrane that surrounds the nucleus and contains pores.

The dense region inside the nucleus responsible for ribosome production.

The basic building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.

he control center of eukaryotic cells, housing DNA.