Biology Dictionary

  • Glycosylation

    Glycosylation

    The process by which sugar molecules are covalently attached to proteins, lipids, or other organic molecules, influencing their function and stability.

  • Glyoxylic acid cycle

    Glyoxylic acid cycle

    A variant of the citric acid cycle found in plants and some microorganisms, important for the synthesis of glucose from fats.

  • Glyoxysome

    Glyoxysome

    An organelle in plant cells that contains enzymes involved in converting stored lipids into carbohydrates during germination.

  • Glyphosate

    Glyphosate

    A broad-spectrum herbicide used to kill weeds by inhibiting the production of essential amino acids in plants.

  • Gmp

    Gmp

    Abbreviation for guanosine monophosphate, a nucleotide involved in cellular signaling and metabolism.

  • Goiter

    Goiter

    An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, often caused by iodine deficiency or thyroid disorders.

  • Goldberg-Hogness box (also Tata box and Hogness box)

    Goldberg-Hogness box (also Tata box and Hogness box)

    A DNA sequence found in the promoter region of genes, involved in the initiation of transcription.

  • Glcn

    Glcn

    Abbreviation for glucosamine, a compound often used in the treatment of joint disorders.

  • Glia

    Glia

    Supportive cells in the nervous system that provide structural and metabolic support to neurons.

  • Gliadin

    Gliadin

    A type of protein found in wheat and other grains, which can trigger an immune response in individuals with celiac disease.