Biologic Function
biological process
bi·o·log·i·cal proc·ess
Definitions related to biological processes:
  • (biological_process) A biological process is the execution of a genetically-encoded biological module or program. It consists of all the steps required to achieve the specific biological objective of the module. A biological process is accomplished by a particular set of molecular functions carried out by specific gene products (or macromolecular complexes), often in a highly regulated manner and in a particular temporal sequence.
    Gene Ontology Dictionary
    Gene Ontology Consortium, 2021
  • (biological process) An activity occurring within an organism, between organisms or among organisms and the mechanisms underlying such events.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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