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Definition noun, plural: cutins (botany) A waxy polymer of hydroxy acids in the cuticle of plants (medicine) An animal... Read More

The cell is the structural, functional, and biological unit of all organisms. It is a membrane-bound structure containing... Read More

Definition noun plural: primary cell walls ˈpɹaɪməɹi sɛl wɔːl The layer of the plant cell wall that forms prior to... Read More

Definition noun, plural: suberins (botany) A lipophilic complex polyester biopolymer that occurs in the cell... Read More

Plants are composed of three major organ groups: roots, stems, and leaves. As we know from other areas of biology, these... Read More

Monomer Definition What is a monomer? Monomers can be defined as building blocks of a polymer, which is a structure... Read More