Biology Dictionary

  • Giraffa

    Giraffa

    The genus of the giraffe, a large herbivorous mammal found in Africa known for its long neck and legs.

  • Girdling

    Girdling

    A process in plants where the bark or cambium is removed in a circular strip around a stem or trunk, which can lead to death of the plant above the girdle.

  • Gizzard

    Gizzard

    A muscular organ found in birds and some other animals, used to grind food, often with the help of ingested stones.

  • Glabrous

    Glabrous

    Smooth or hairless, often used to describe skin, leaves, or other plant surfaces that lack trichomes or hairs.

  • Gland

    Gland

    An organ or tissue that secretes substances such as hormones, enzymes, or other fluids for physiological functions.

  • Glc

    Glc

    Abbreviation for glucose, a simple sugar and important energy source in living organisms.

  • Genomic library

    Genomic library

    A collection of DNA sequences from an organism, typically stored in a vector such as a plasmid, used for gene discovery and analysis.

  • Genomics

    Genomics

    The study of genomes, involving the sequencing, mapping, and analysis of the complete genetic material of organisms.

  • Genotype

    Genotype

    The genetic constitution of an organism, particularly with regard to a specific trait or set of traits.

  • Genotypic

    Genotypic

    Relating to the genotype of an organism, especially regarding its genetic makeup.