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teratogen
A chemical or physical agent or substance that can lead to non-heritable birth defects.
transcription
The process where the genetic information encoded in a linear sequence of nucleotides in one strand of DNA is copied into an exactly complementary sequence of RNA.
translation
The conversion of genetic information, in the form of mRNA, into polypeptides, with the aid of ribosomes and tRNAs.
triglyceride
A triester of glycerol and fatty acids commonly found in fats and oils.
