GO:0008150
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biological_process
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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. |
GO:0022414
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reproductive process
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A biological process that directly contributes to the process of producing new individuals by one or two organisms. The new individuals inherit some proportion of their genetic material from the parent or parents. |
GO:0032501
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multicellular organismal process
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Any biological process, occurring at the level of a multicellular organism, pertinent to its function. |
GO:0044706
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multi-multicellular organism process
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A multicellular organism process which involves another multicellular organism of the same or different species. |
GO:0044703
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multi-organism reproductive process
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A biological process that directly contributes to the process of producing new individuals, involving another organism. |
GO:0007567
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parturition
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The reproductive process in which the parent is separated from its offspring either by giving birth to live young or by laying eggs. |