Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossary of biology.
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G-protein |
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a membrane protein activated by the hormone first messenger to activate formation of cyclic AMP |
G-protein-linked receptor |
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cell-surface receptor that activates membrane-bound G-proteins to transmit a signal from the receptor to nearby membrane components |
gall |
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appearance of a plant tumor |
gallbladder |
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gametangium |
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structure on the gametophyte in which gametes are produced |
gametic barrier |
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prezygotic barrier occurring when closely related individuals of different species mate, but differences in their gamete cells (eggs and sperm) prevent fertilization from taking place |
gametophyte |
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a multicellular haploid life-cycle stage that produces gametes |
gametophyte |
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multicellular stage of the plant that gives rise to haploid gametes or spores |
gap junction |
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gastric inhibitory peptide |
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hormone secreted by the small intestine in the presence of fatty acids and sugars; it also inhibits acid production and peristalsis in order to slow down the rate at which food enters the small intestine |
gastric phase |
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gastrin |
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hormone which stimulates hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach |
gastrodermis |
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inner layer (from endoderm) that lines the digestive cavity |
gastrovascular cavity |
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opening that serves as both a mouth and an anus, which is termed an incomplete digestive system |
gastrovascular cavity |
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digestive system consisting of a single opening |