Biology Dictionary

  • Genetic species concept

    Genetic species concept

    A species concept that defines species based on the genetic differences between populations, often using DNA sequence comparison.

  • Genetics

    Genetics

    The study of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms, focusing on how traits are inherited.

  • Genital

    Genital

    Relating to the organs of reproduction.

  • Genitalia

    Genitalia

    The reproductive organs, both male and female, in animals and humans.

  • Genitals

    Genitals

    The external sexual organs of an individual, including the genitalia.

  • Genome

    Genome

    The complete set of genetic material (DNA or RNA) in an organism, including all of its genes and non-coding sequences.

  • Gene flow

    Gene flow

    The movement of genetic material between populations of the same species, often through migration or interbreeding.

  • Gene frequency

    Gene frequency

    The proportion of a particular allele or gene variant in a population.

  • Gene gun

    Gene gun

    A device used in molecular biology to deliver foreign DNA into cells by shooting tiny metal particles coated with the DNA.

  • Gene interaction

    Gene interaction

    The interaction between different genes that can influence the expression of a particular trait or phenotype.