Biology Dictionary

  • Gssg

    Gssg

    Abbreviation for oxidized glutathione, the form of glutathione after it has been involved in antioxidant defense.

  • Gtp cap

    Gtp cap

    A structure at the 5′ end of mRNA that consists of a guanosine triphosphate (GTP) molecule, important for stability and translation initiation.

  • Gtp

    Gtp

    Abbreviation for guanosine triphosphate, a nucleotide that acts as a carrier of energy in cells, similar to ATP.

  • Guanine (g)

    Guanine (g)

    A purine base found in nucleic acids, pairing with cytosine in DNA and RNA.

  • Guanosine

    Guanosine

    A nucleoside composed of guanine and ribose, part of RNA and DNA.

  • Guanosine monophosphate (gmp)

    Guanosine monophosphate (gmp)

    A nucleotide composed of guanine, ribose, and a single phosphate group, involved in cellular signaling.

  • Guanosine triphosphate (gtp)

    Guanosine triphosphate (gtp)

    A nucleotide similar to ATP, important in energy transfer and protein synthesis.

  • Guard cells

    Guard cells

    Specialized cells in plant leaves and stems that regulate the opening and closing of stomata, controlling gas exchange and water loss.

  • Guerezas African monkeys

    Guerezas African monkeys

    A type of African primate known for its distinctive black and white fur, also called colobus monkeys.

  • Gullet

    Gullet

    The part of the digestive system between the mouth and the stomach, commonly referred to as the esophagus.