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chromatinThe DNA–protein complex that makes up chromosomes. | |
chromosomes | |
chronic illnessA long-standing illness for which there is no known cure. It is not immediately life-threatening but can give rise to unpleasant and painful symptoms. | |
classical conditioningA procedure whereby a neutral stimulus (e.g. a bell) is converted into a conditional stimulus by its pairing with an unconditional stimulus (e.g. food). Following classical conditioning, the neutral stimulus acquires a power (e.g. to evoke salivation). | |
classical contingencyA situation where a neutral stimulus is arranged to occur just before an unconditional stimulus. | |
codonA set of three bases in mRNA that corresponds to (i.e. codes for) a particular amino acid. | |
coenzymeA non-protein molecule which is closely associated with, or in some cases covalently bound to, an enzyme, and helps catalyse a chemical reaction. | |
cognitionFacts about the world that can be utilised flexibly in behaviour, e.g. food is by the window. | |
cognitive mapA spatial representation in memory. Typically, a cognitive map would be of a particular environment and be used as an aid to navigation there. | |