Glossary
- Gene: A coding sequence in the DNA. A specific mistake in a gene causes a specific disease.
- Gene Variant: Changes in the DNA code in a specific gene.
- Genetic: Relating to or caused by genes.
- Glycoproteins: Sugar blocks attached to proteins.
- Glycolipids: Sugar blocks attached to lipids.
- Glycosylation: The process of creating, changing and attaching sugar building blocks to proteins and lipids.