Biology Dictionary

  • Gibberellin

    Gibberellin

    A group of plant hormones that regulate growth, particularly seed germination, stem elongation, and flowering.

  • Gibbs free energy (δg)

    Gibbs free energy (δg)

    A thermodynamic quantity that represents the amount of work a system can perform at constant temperature and pressure.

  • Gigabase

    Gigabase

    A unit of measurement in genomics equivalent to one billion base pairs of DNA.

  • Gigantopithecus

    Gigantopithecus

    An extinct genus of ape that lived in Asia during the Pleistocene, known for its large size.

  • Gill

    Gill

    An organ found in aquatic animals used for breathing, typically for extracting oxygen from water.

  • Gill arches

    Gill arches

    The structures that support the gills in aquatic animals, such as fish, and play a role in filtering oxygen from water.

  • Gill rakers

    Gill rakers

    Structures found in fish gills that filter out food particles and other debris from the water.

  • Gill slit

    Gill slit

    The opening between the gill arches in aquatic organisms through which water flows over the gills.

  • Gills

    Gills

    Organs in aquatic animals used for respiration, allowing for the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) with water.

  • Gingivoglossitis

    Gingivoglossitis

    Inflammation of the gums (gingiva) and the tongue (glossitis), often due to infection or irritation.