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Biology Wise: Chloroplast: Structure and Function
The structure and functions of chloroplasts are described in detail here.
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Biology Wise: Different Branches of Biology
Provides descriptions of many different branches in the field of biology.
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Biology Wise: Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Dna Replication Comparison
Detailed descriptions of what DNA replication looks like in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and how they are similar and different.
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Biology Wise: A Step by Step Explanation of the Stages of Mitosis
The phases of mitosis are described and the splitting of a cell into two daughter cells at the end of it.
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Biology Wise: The Types and Sources of Lipids
Explains what lipids are, what role they play in the human body, and the characteristics of the different types.
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Biology Wise: Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum and Cell Metabolism
The characteristics of the rough endoplasmic reticulum are described and its role in protein synthesis, including creating proteins, folding them, transporting them, and checking them for quality.
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Biology Wise: Examples of Analogous Structures
Explains that analogous structures are ones that are similar in different organisms yet have no common ancestry. This type of phenomenon occurs with convergent evolution. Includes lots of examples for both animals and plants.
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Biology Wise: Basic Unit of Life: Plant Cell Structure and Functions
Describes the three types of plant cells and their differences, and the structures within a plant cell and their functions.
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Biology Wise: Structure and Functions of the Animal Cell
Explains how an animal cell differs from a plant cell and describes the many parts of an animal cell and their functions.
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Biology Wise: Marine Biology Facts
Discusses the unique characteristics of the oceans and the many organisms that live in a marine ecosystem.
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Biology Wise: Famous Marine Biologists and Their Contributions
Read up on the lives and contributions of these scientists if you are considering a career in marine biology.
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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: How Do Oysters Make Pearls?
Find out how oysters are able to produce pearls as well as how they can be cultured. Includes information about the commercial value of pearls, the variety, and how they are obtained.
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Biology Wise: An Analogy: Biomass Pyramid vs. Energy Pyramid
Explains what biomass and energy pyramids are and provides a table highlighting their differences.
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Biology Wise: How to Make a 3 D Dna Model Project
Describes the steps for how to make a model of DNA using colored polymer clay and wire. Students will gain a good understanding of the structure of DNA by doing this project.
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Biology Wise: Starfish Anatomy
Describes anatomical features of a starfish, including external anatomy, digestive system, and nervous system.
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Biology Wise: Anatomy of a Rat
Describes anatomical features of a rat that can be seen during a dissection, including external anatomy, glands in the neck region, organs in the abdominal cavity, and the urogenital system.
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Biology Wise: Tips on How to Make a 3 D Plant Cell Model
Describes the steps in how to make a model of a plant cell using clay and simple materials found at home. Suggestions for variations are also given.
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Biology Wise: Fluid Mosaic Model
The fluid mosaic model provides an explanation of the structure of biological membranes. It explains why a membrane can perform all of its functions, e.g., permeability and adhesion. This resource describes the main components of a cell...
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Biology Wise: Guide on How to Make an Animal Cell Model
Describes the steps in how to make a model of an animal cell using simple materials.
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Biology Wise: Dna Replication Enzymes
Discusses what happens during DNA replication and describes the prime replication enzymes found in eukaryotes.
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Biology Wise: What Are Enzymes and How Do They Work?
Explains what enzymes are, the three broad categories, their working mechanism and two theories developed to explain this, and factors that impact enzyme activity.
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Biology Wise: Function of Rennin Enzyme
Explains sources of rennin and what its functions and uses are.
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Biology Wise: Rennin (Enzyme)
Explains how rennin is produced and why it is important in the human body. Describes some other uses of rennin and how it is sometimes confused with a different enzyme named renin.