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Biology Wise: Characteristics of Arthropods
Describes general characteristics of Arthropoda and features of the different animal classes within this phylum.
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Biology Wise: Characteristics of Monera
Describes the characteristics of the unicellular prokaryotes in the kingdom Monera and the different phyla within this kingdom. Includes a list of examples.
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Biology Wise: Volvox Characteristics
Describes the characteristics and methods of reproduction of Volvox, a type of green algae.
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Biology Wise: Classification and Characteristics of Rotifers
Outlines the classification hierarchy of the phylum Rotifera and describes their characteristics and anatomy. Rotifera have survived for up to 80 million years and continue to play an important role in ecological systems.
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Biology Wise: The Characteristics and Uses of Isotonic Solution
Discusses the importance of isotonicity to cell survival and some different uses of isotonic solutions, particularly in medicine.
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Biology Wise: Progenitor Cells vs. Stem Cells: Roles and Functions
Explains what progenitor and stem cells are and presents a chart showing their major differences, as well as a list of their scientific applications.
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Biology Wise: Who Discovered Mitochondria
A brief discussion of the discovery of the mitochondrion, as well as its functions.
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Biology Wise: Mitochondria Functions
Describes the structure and functions of the mitochondria.
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Biology Wise: Mitochondrial Function
Describes the structure and functions of the mitochondria.
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Biology Wise: Mitochondrial Matrix
Discusses the structure of the matrix inside a mitochondrion and how hundreds of concentrated enzymes are held there. The matrix takes part in mitochondrial functions such as the Krebs cycle, the electron transport chain, ATP synthesis,...
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Biology Wise: Functions of Chloroplasts
Describes the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis and in photorespiration.
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Biology Wise: Chlorophyll a vs. B
Describes the two types of chlorophyll, how they differ, and how they both take part in photosynthesis.
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Biology Wise: A Labeled Diagram That Explains Function of Nucleolus
Explains what the cell nucleolus is, its functions, and its structure.
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Biology Wise: Nuclear Membrane Function
Describes the structure and functions of the membrane surrounding a cell nucleus.
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Biology Wise: Functions of Vesicles
Describes the characteristics of vesicles and the functions they perform in a cell based on which type they are.
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Biology Wise: Functions of the Golgi Body
The characteristics and functions of the Golgi apparatus are described.
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Biology Wise: Facts and Functions of the Golgi Apparatus
The structure and functions of the Golgi apparatus are described. Includes a list of interesting facts.
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Biology Wise: The Cell Wall Functions in Plants and Animal
Describes the composition and functions of cell walls in plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria.
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Biology Wise: Cytoplasm: The Functions of the Building Blocks of Life
Describes what cytoplasm is and its functions in regulating cellular processes.
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Biology Wise: Functions of the Plasma Membrane
Describes the structure and functions of a cell membrane.
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Biology Wise: Centriole Functions
Describes the structure and functions of centrioles within a cell.
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Biology Wise: What Causes Growth of Bread Mold and How to Prevent It?
Explains what bread mold is, what causes it to grow on bread, factors that contribute to its growth, and how to prevent its growth. Includes an experiment for growing mold on bread.