Category: A

  • Acceptor junction site

    The junction between the right 3′ end of an intron and the left 5′ end of an exon.  

  • Acceptor control

    The regulation of the rate of respiration by the availability of ADP as phosphate acceptor.  

  • ACC Synthase

    One of the most critical enzymes in the metabolic pathway that creates the hormone ethylene inside fruit. Because ethylene causes certain fruit (e.g., tomatoes) to ripen (soften), it is possible to significantly delay the softening (i.e., spoilage) process by controlling creation of ACC synthase via manipulation of the ACC synthase gene.  

  • Abzymes

    Catalytic antibodies that are synthetic constructs. They either stabilize the transition state of a chemical reaction or bind to a specific substrate, thereby increasing the reaction rate of that chemical reaction. A monoclonal antibody that acts as a catalyst. Also known as a catmab (catalytic monoclonal antibody).  

  • Absorbance

    A measure of the amount of light absorbed by a substance suspended in a matrix. The matrix may be gaseous, liquid, or solid in nature. Most biologically active compounds (e.g., proteins) absorb light in the ultraviolet (UV) or visible light portion of the spectrum. Absorbance is used to quantitate (measure) the concentration of the substance…

  • Absolute configuration

    The configuration of four different substituent groups around an asymmetric carbon atom, in relation to D- and L-glyceraldehyde.  

  • Avidya

    The collection of habits and mental beliefs that limit one from experiencing the fullness of existence.  

  • Ashtanga

    Ashtanga

    A style of hatha yoga that consists of six series, each one increasingly more difficult; ashtanga is learned progressively; few people in the world have advanced to the latter series.  

  • Asana

    Though translated literally from the Sanskrit as “seat,” asanas are more commonly referred to as “postures,” the physical exercises one practices in hatha yoga Any yoga posture employed in traditional Indian healing for flexibility, strength, relaxation, and mental discipline.  

  • Apana

    Apana

    The downward moving quality of energy related to excretion and destruction. Within the principles of Ayurvedic philosophy, there exists a vital force that sustains life and resides primarily within the larger intestine. This force, known as the fifth of the five airs, holds immense significance in governing the expulsion activities of the body. It serves…