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Biology Wise: Human Evolution: History, Timeline, Future Predictions
The history of human evolution is described, from the first aquatic animals that developed the ability to walk on land and the pivotal organisms from then up to the present day. The author then goes on to make interesting predictions...
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Biology Wise: Convergent Evolution vs. Divergent Evolution
Divergent and convergent evolution are explained and their differences are highlighted.
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Biology Wise: Endothelial Cells and Epithelial Cells
Discusses the differences between endothelial and epithelial cells, including where they are found in the human body, their function, and their structure.
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Biology Wise: 4 Basic Modes of Speciation Show How Species Evolve
Explains what the four main modes of species formation are - allopatric, parapatric, peripatric, and sympatric speciation - and provides examples. A fifth possible mode, stasipatric speciation, is also discussed.
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Biology Wise: Structure and Functions of Proteoglycans
Proteoglycans are a type of protein that help in maintaining the integrity of connective tissue. Their chemical structure is quite complex and is explained here with the aid of labeled illustrations. Their functions in the support of...
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Biology Wise: Types of Extremophiles and Where Are They Found?
Extremophiles are among the world's most fascinating organisms because they are able to survive in extreme conditions. Learn how extremophiles can thrive in highly acidic or alkaline conditions, under intense pressure or in extreme heat,...
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Biology Wise: Information About Nitrifying and Denitrifying Bacteria
Learn about the important role that nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle.
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Biology Wise: Microevolution vs. Macroevolution
The concepts of microevolution and macroevolution are explained and a two-column table that compares them is presented.
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Biology Wise: Charles Darwin: Introduction to the Theory of Evolution
The main concepts in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution are described, how natural selection works, and the ongoing criticism of evolution from Creationists.
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Biology Wise: Examples of Mutualism
Describes the role of mutualism in an ecosystem and the different types, and provides examples.
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Biology Wise: Competitive Exclusion Principle
The concept of competitive exclusion, explained here, states that two species cannot co-exist when needing the same, limited resources to survive. The different types are described and examples are provided.
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Biology Wise: Process of Spermatogenesis Explained
Describes how sperm cells are formed through the process of spermatogenesis and some factors that can negatively affect sperm formation.
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Biology Wise: Examples of Parasitism
Explains what parasitism is and provides a few examples of parasitic relationships.
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Biology Wise: Carbon Cycle Diagram
Explains what the carbon cycle is and the basic steps in the cycle.
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Biology Wise: Carbon Oxygen Cycle
The fours stages of the carbon-oxygen cycle are described - photosynthesis, respiration, combustion, and decomposition.
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Biology Wise: Understanding Nitrogen Cycle With a Diagram
Describes the steps involved in the nitrogen cycle, a critical biogeochemical cycle.