Biology Dictionary

  • Generative processes

    Generative processes

    The biological processes involved in the production and development of new individuals, such as reproduction and cell division.

  • Gene-regulator proteins

    Gene-regulator proteins

    Proteins that influence the expression of specific genes, often by binding to DNA and controlling the transcription of genes.

  • Generic

    Generic

    Referring to a product, such as a drug, that is not branded and is usually less expensive than its name-brand counterpart.

  • Generic drug

    Generic drug

    A medication that is equivalent to a branded drug in dosage, form, and strength but is typically sold at a lower price.

  • Genetic

    Genetic

    Relating to genes, heredity, or the study of genes and their functions.

  • Genetic burden

    Genetic burden

    The presence of harmful genetic mutations in an individual or population that can lead to disease or decreased fitness.

  • Gastrointestinal

    Gastrointestinal

    Relating to the stomach and intestines, involved in digestion and nutrient absorption.

  • Gastroliths

    Gastroliths

    Stones or pebbles found in the stomachs of some animals, believed to help grind food.

  • Gastropoda

    Gastropoda

    A class of mollusks that includes snails and slugs, characterized by a soft body and usually a coiled shell.

  • Gastrovascular canals

    Gastrovascular canals

    Tubes that distribute nutrients and gases to cells in some animals, such as cnidarians, where the gastrovascular cavity serves both digestion and circulation.