Body mass index. A measure used to determine whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese, calculated by dividing body mass (kg) by height squared (m2). Healthy BMI values range [..]

Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) that destroy foreign substances by phagocytosis (engulfing them) and activate other immune cells. A type of white blood cell.

A feeling of sickness accompanied by the tendency to vomit.

An organic acid that is the end product of glycolysis, the first step in cellular respiration.

Gene that codes for the peroxisomal membrane transporter protein, which mediates the import of very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) across the peroxisomal membrane for degradation.

Non-living.

A plant growth factor/hormone produced in parched leaves, roots and developing seeds that causes stomata to close (to save water) as well as seed dormancy. 

Relating to higher education and study. For example, a researcher at a university may be described as an academic, or as working in academia.

An intermediate formed in the link reaction by the joining of coenzyme A (CoA) and a two-carbon compound. This then enters the Krebs cycle.

An intermediate formed in the link reaction by the joining of coenzyme A (CoA) and a two-carbon compound. This then enters the Krebs cycle.