modification added to the 3' end of pre-mRNAs to protect mRNA from degradation and assist mRNA export from the nucleus

mating system where one female mates with many males

plants that flower several times in their lifetime

phenotypic characteristic caused by two or more genes

mating system where one male mates with many females

chain of monomer residues that is linked by covalent bonds; polymerization is the process of polymer formation from monomers by condensation.

technique to amplify DNA

possessing multiple body plans within the lifecycle of a group of organisms

long chain of nucleotides.

stalk-like sessile life form of a cnidarians with mouth and tentacles facing upward, usually sessile but may be able to glide along surface

long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

individual with an incorrect number of chromosome sets

long chain of monosaccharides; may be branched or unbranched.

mRNA molecule simultaneously being translated by many ribosomes all going in the same direction

condition in which one egg is fertilized by multiple sperm