Biology

Biology

A natural science concerned with the study of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in relation to their origin, growth, reproduction, structure, behaviour and evolution.

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ribosomes

Biology; Genome

Small cellular components composed of specialized ribosomal RNA and protein; site of protein synthesis. See also: RNA.

library

Biology; Genome

An unordered collection of clones (i.e., cloned DNA from a particular organism) whose relationship to each other can be established by physical mapping. See also: genomic ...

chromosomal deletion

Biology; Genome

The loss of part of a chromosome's DNA..

risk communication

Biology; Genome

In genetics, a process in which a genetic counselor or other medical professional interprets genetic test results and advises patients of the consequences for them and their ...

linkage

Biology; Genome

The proximity of two or more markers (e.g., genes, RFLP markers) on a chromosome; the closer the markers, the lower the probability that they will be separated during DNA repair ...