A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
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human-biology× 370
Biology pertaining to humans
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evolution× 219
Evolution refers to the observed changes in successive generations of biological organisms due to heritable components (genes and DNA). Charles Darwin proposed a major mechanism of evolution: natural …
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biochemistry× 185
The function of chemistry within the scope of biology; the study of the compounds that occur, and the reactions involving them, in living organisms.
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genetics× 179
the branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, particularly chromosomes and DNA.
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neuroscience× 148
Neuroscience deals with the structure and function of the nervous system and its components in biological organisms.
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cell-biology× 133
a scientific discipline that studies cells – their physiological properties, their structure, the organelles they contain, interactions with their environment, their life c…
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zoology× 131
The biological study of animals
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molecular-biology× 125
The study of the molecular processes of the nucleus and cell function.
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bioinformatics× 117
a broad field that interfaces a variety of life science disciplines with a variety of quantitative sciences. Questions on Bioinformatics are expected to have a direct biological com…
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dna× 114
the carrier of genetic information for the vast majority of living organisms. The only known exceptions are RNA viruses.
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physiology× 107
The study of the normal function of living organisms and the means by which it is achieved.
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proteins× 89
Polypeptide chains of amino acids folded into shape by charged R groups
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pharmacology× 77
the study of the interactions that occur between a living organism and chemicals that affect normal or abnormal biochemical function
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botany× 73
The study of plant life; e.g. angiosperms, gymnosperms, bryophytes, pteridophytes, and algae.
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microbiology× 71
the study of organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. This includes organisms like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and others.
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homework× 66
indicates that the question targets some basic concept or information that might seem trivial to professionals and can be seen as a home assignment in biology-related university courses. Plea…
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plant-physiology× 62
Study of the normal functioning of plants and plant cells
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metabolism× 61
The set of chemical reactions that happen in the cells of living organisms to sustain life.
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immunology× 61
The study of the immune system in organisms, primarily responsible for fighting infection.
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bacteriology× 48
A subdivision of microbiology dedicated to the study of bacteria.
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human-anatomy× 45
The morphological structure of human beings.
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molecular-genetics× 44
The scientific study of the structure and function of genes at the molecular level.
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dna-sequencing× 44
The process in which the DNA base pair sequence of all or part of an organisms genome is obtained.
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reproduction× 43
The biological process by which new individual organisms are formed.
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endocrinology× 42
The area of physiology dealing with hormone production and effect
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lab-techniques× 41
Questions relating to protocols, procedures and good practice when using laboratory equipment
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ecology× 37
The study of biotic and abiotic factors and the relationships between them.
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vision× 37
Questions regarding how the brain interprets information from the eyes. Consider using the "eyes" tag for discussion of eye anatomy, physiology and evolution.
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gene-expression× 36
The process by which information encoded in a gene is converted into a protein or functional RNA, resulting in or contributing to a phenotype.
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genomics× 36
The study of genomes (the entirety of the hereditary information) of organisms.
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pathology× 36
The study of diseases, their causes and the effects that they cause.
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digestive-system× 35
Organs playing some role in digestion: the breaking down of food into smaller components that can be up-taken and used as source of energy or stucture.
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eyes× 35
The discussion of the anatomy and evolution of eyes. Consider using the "vision" tag for questions regarding how the brain interprets information from the eyes.
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rna× 35
a biological macromolecule made of nucleotides. Plays a role in catalyzing certain biological reactions as well as carrying genetic material in viruses.
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sleep× 33
The biological process characterized by reversible unconsciousness, unresponsiveness to external stimuli and motor passivity.
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enzymes× 33
globular proteins that catalyse (increase rate of) a biochemical reaction. Most chemical reactions in a cell need enzymes in order to occur at rates sufficient to sustain life,
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