An enzyme that synthesizes polymers of nucleic acids, such as DNA or RNA, by adding nucleotides to a growing chain.

A laboratory technique used to amplify a segment of DNA, making millions of copies of a specific DNA sequence.

Relating to or composed of polymers.

Referring to the occurrence of two or more forms or types in a population, species, or organism, such as genetic…

Excessive hunger or overeating, often associated with medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus.

The process by which an organism or cell gains one or more additional sets of chromosomes, leading to polyploidy.

The condition in which an organism has more than two complete sets of chromosomes, often leading to larger cells and…

Carbohydrates made up of multiple sugar molecules linked together, such as starch, cellulose, and glycogen.

A type of chromosome found in some organisms, notably in the salivary glands of certain insects, where it is formed…

Referring to a species or group that contains multiple different forms or types, often used to describe species with several…