Biology
Origin: Anc Greek
- The Repeated Genes For Rrna Maintain Constant Sequence
KEY TERMS:Bam islands are a series of short, repeated sequences found in the nontranscribed spacer of Xenopus rDNA genes. The name reflects their isolation by use of the BamI restriction enzyme. KEY CONCEPTS: The genes in an rDNA cluster all have an...
- Xenogenous
Term: xenogenousLiterally meaning: ?originated outside ?Origin: Anc Greek?????/xenos(=strange, foreigner)+?????/geno(=produce, give birth to)Coined/History(?)DefinitionXenogenous is anything is caused by a foreign body ...
- Xenophilia Or Xenophily
Term: xenophilia (or xenophily) Literally meaning: ?affection for the strange or unknown? Origin: Anc Greek?????/xenos(=strange, foreigner)+?????/philia (=philia, combining form meaning ?affection?, ?friendship? or ?mutual love?) >?????/phileo (verb...
- Xenodiagnosis
Term: xenodiagnosis Literally meaning: ?diagnosis through a foreigner? Origin: Anc Greek?????/xenos(=foreign, strange)+ ???-/dia-(through) > ???/dio(two) + ??????/gnosis(=(inquiry, knowing) > ????????/gignosko(=come to know,...
- Amazing Facts About Amphibians
Some frogs can be frozen solid, then thawed, and continue living.Some frogs can pull their eyes into their throat and help push food down!Frogs live on all continents except Antarctica.Wood frogs can be frozen solid and then thawed, and continue living....
Biology
Xenopus
Term: Xenopus
Literally meaning: ?strange foot ?
Origin: Anc Greek?????/xenos(=strange, foreigner)
????/pus(=foot)
Coined/History
Species of Xenopus such as X. laevis and X. tropicaliswere widely used in cloning research and embryology laboratories because these frogs are among the closet relatives of man to lack egg shells. The name derived from its wedded, five-toed short claws on each hind foot.
Definition
Xenopus is a genus of aquatic frogs native to Sub-Saharan Africa.
- The Repeated Genes For Rrna Maintain Constant Sequence
KEY TERMS:Bam islands are a series of short, repeated sequences found in the nontranscribed spacer of Xenopus rDNA genes. The name reflects their isolation by use of the BamI restriction enzyme. KEY CONCEPTS: The genes in an rDNA cluster all have an...
- Xenogenous
Term: xenogenousLiterally meaning: ?originated outside ?Origin: Anc Greek?????/xenos(=strange, foreigner)+?????/geno(=produce, give birth to)Coined/History(?)DefinitionXenogenous is anything is caused by a foreign body ...
- Xenophilia Or Xenophily
Term: xenophilia (or xenophily) Literally meaning: ?affection for the strange or unknown? Origin: Anc Greek?????/xenos(=strange, foreigner)+?????/philia (=philia, combining form meaning ?affection?, ?friendship? or ?mutual love?) >?????/phileo (verb...
- Xenodiagnosis
Term: xenodiagnosis Literally meaning: ?diagnosis through a foreigner? Origin: Anc Greek?????/xenos(=foreign, strange)+ ???-/dia-(through) > ???/dio(two) + ??????/gnosis(=(inquiry, knowing) > ????????/gignosko(=come to know,...
- Amazing Facts About Amphibians
Some frogs can be frozen solid, then thawed, and continue living.Some frogs can pull their eyes into their throat and help push food down!Frogs live on all continents except Antarctica.Wood frogs can be frozen solid and then thawed, and continue living....