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Biology Wise: Uses of Dna Fingerprinting
Explains what DNA profiling is and describes some of the many ways it is used.
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Biology Wise: Life Cycle of Gymnosperms
Explains what gymnosperms are and how they differ from angiosperms, and provides a list of gymnosperm examples. Next, the article discusses the different types of gymnosperms and describes the phases of a gymnosperm's life cycle.
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Biology Wise: Types of Parasites
Different types of parasites that infect humans, dogs, and cats are described.
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Biology Wise: Salmon Life Cycle
Describes the six stages in the unique life cycle of the salmon.
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Biology Wise: Stages in the Life Cycle of a Drosophila Melanogaster
Describes the stages in the metamorphosis of a fruit fly during its life cycle.
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Biology Wise: An Overview of the Euglena Classification
Describes the classification, structure, habitat, lifespan, method of reproduction, and diet of Euglena, a unicellular organism.
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Biology Wise: Life Cycle of Conifers
Describes the difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms and how a conifer protects its seeds inside cones. Discusses the reproductive features of conifers, the physical characteristics of male and female cones, and the reproductive...
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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: Classification of Animals
The classification system for animals is explained and examples given. Includes suggestions for how to teach the system to younger students and how to create a classification chart of the animal kingdom.
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Biology Wise: Diatoms Facts
Provides information about diatoms, including their physical characteristics, where they can be found, their classification, how they reproduce, how they form diatomaceous earth when they become fossilized, and their importance to...
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Biology Wise: Anaerobic Glycolysis
Explains what happens during anaerobic glycolysis and the two types of fermentation that can then take place under anaerobic conditions.
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Biology Wise: Types of Gene Therapy
Discusses the promise gene therapy offers for those suffering from genetic diseases and describes the two types - germ line gene therapy and somatic gene therapy.
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Biology Wise: Facts About Red Marine Algae
Discusses the history of red algae use by humans, its physical characteristics, their uses in medicine, and their uses in food.
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Biology Wise: Chlorophyta: The Green Algae
Chlorophyta are classified as green algae but may actually be different colors. Its characteristics are described, its significance as a food source for marine organisms, and its positive and negative aspects.
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Biology Wise: Facts About Green Algae
Describes the characteristics of green algae and presents a list of facts about them.
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Biology Wise: Phaeophyta (Brown Algae)
Discusses the characteristics of Phaeophyta or brown algae, where it is found, its classification, some facts about it, and its uses.
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Biology Wise: Volvox Classification
Describes the classification, characteristics, and method of reproduction of Volvox, a green algal species.
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Biology Wise: Spirogyra Facts
Provides information about Spirogyra, a type of algae. Discusses characteristics, classification, cell structure, method of reproduction, and life cycle.
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Biology Wise: Volvox Facts
Provides information about Volvox, a type of green algae. Discusses appearance, habitat, method of reproduction, and its food sources.
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Biology Wise: Similarities Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Discusses the features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells that are similar.
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Biology Wise: Types of Protists
Explains what types of organisms are in the kingdom Protista and describes the different types of protists in five broad categories and in their sub-categories.
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Biology Wise: Understanding the Process of Biological Magnification
Biological magnification is the term used to described the increasing accumulation of substances in organisms as one looks at higher trophic levels in a food chain. When that substance is a toxin, such as a heavy metal or a pesticide,...
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Biology Wise: Types of Genetic Engineering
Describes three types of genetic engineering - analytical genetic engineering, applied genetic engineering, and chemical genetic engineering.
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Biology Wise: Characteristics of Angiosperms
Discusses the evolution of angiosperms and describes the distinct features of angiosperms.