A natural gum made from the sap of acacia trees, used in food, pharmaceuticals, and as a binder in art.

The digestive tract, especially the intestines, where food is broken down and nutrients are absorbed.

The exudation of water droplets from the tips or edges of plant leaves, usually due to root pressure.

A group of seed-producing plants that do not produce flowers, including conifers and cycads.

An organism that has both male and female characteristics, often due to genetic or developmental anomalies.

The branch of medicine that focuses on the health of the female reproductive system.

The female reproductive part of a flower, typically consisting of the pistil, which includes the stigma, style, and ovary.

A classification of bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in Gram staining due to a thin peptidoglycan layer.

A classification of bacteria that retain the crystal violet stain used in Gram staining due to a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell wall.

A method of staining bacterial cells to differentiate them into Gram-positive or Gram-negative based on their cell wall structure.