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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annotation

Biology; Genome

Adding pertinent information such as gene coded for, amino acid sequence, or other commentary to the database entry of raw sequence of DNA bases. See also: bioinformatics.

polymorphism

Biology; Genome

Difference in DNA sequence among individuals that may underlie differences in health. Genetic variations occurring in more than 1% of a population would be considered useful ...

full gene sequence

Biology; Genome

The complete order of bases in a gene. This order determines which protein a gene will produce..

anticipation

Biology; Genome

Each generation of offspring has increased severity of a genetic disorder; e.g., a grandchild may have earlier onset and more severe symptoms than the parent, who had earlier ...

polypeptide

Biology; Genome

A protein or part of a protein made of a chain of amino acids joined by a peptide bond..

functional genomics

Biology; Genome

The study of genes, their resulting proteins, and the role played by the proteins the body's biochemical processes..

antisense

Biology; Genome

Nucleic acid that has a sequence exactly opposite to an mRNA molecule made by the body; binds to the mRNA molecule to prevent a protein from being made. See also: transcription.