| glycosaminoglycan |
A type of long, unbranched polysaccharide molecule. Glycosaminoglycans are major structural components of cartilage and are also found in the cornea of the eye.
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| glyphosate |
Commonly used herbicide in prairie restoration. It breaks down into safe components, such as water and nitrogen. Sold under the brand names of Kleenup and Roundup, among others.
Ãâó: www.nps.gov/miss/restoration/glossary.html
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| glycerol |
GLI-sir-all A three-carbon alcohol that forms the backbone of triglyceride fats. 45
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| glycocalyx |
gli-ko-CAY-lix A sticky layer of a bacterial cell wall that consists of proteins and/or polysaccharides. 446
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| glycolysis |
gli-KOL-eh-sis A catabolic pathway occurring in the cytoplasm of all cells. One molecule of glucose splits and rearranges into two molecules of pyruvic acid. 127
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