Mitosis allows a cell to split into two genetically-similar daughter cells. It involves the splitting of its original DNA into a pair of duplicates and the process of physically dividing the original cell to spawn two new cells. Through mitosis, an organism can replace aging, damaged, or destroyed cells. Mitosis is generally divided into four […]
You’ve likely heard that the mitochondrion acts as the powerhouse of a cell more than enough times. Now we’ll peer into the complex structures that allow this organelle to produce adenosine triphosphate – or ATP - and thus supply its host cell with the energy to conduct its regular activities. The structure of a mitochondrion […]
Just like humans and animals, plants also come with their own set of organs. Among the most crucial organs a plant can have are their leaves – thin and flattened, these structures are adapted to absorb energy from our own Sun to power the processes of photosynthesis. Leaves are primarily composed of three parts – […]
What do microscopic amoebae, pine trees, Portobello mushrooms, and giant whales have in common in terms of their cellular structure? All of these organisms have eukaryotic cells, which mean they contain membrane-bound organelles that their prokaryotic rivals sadly lack. Organelles and everything else inside the cell swim in a gelatin-like fluid known as cytoplasm. The […]
Some organisms, like plants, use raw materials from their environment to produce their own food in their bodies. We call these organisms “autotrophs.” Other living things, such as humans and animals, simply eat food to gain nutrients – these are known as “heterotrophs.” The Euglena is strange in that it can both produce and eat […]
Atoms of different elements are the basic units that form matter – from the particles of air you breathe, to your favourite food or clothes. While the typical diagram of an atom that you can see online or in charts depicts a nucleus at the center closely encircled by a bunch of electrons, this is […]
Ears allow us to make use of our sense of hearing. Such a sense, in turn, lets us enjoy the sounds of our world, from listening to our teammates in video games or sports, to jamming out to the beat of our favourite music. The ear itself is an intricate organ divided into three primary […]
An amoeba is a microscopic organism with a wacky, constantly-changing shape. It can be dangerous once it infects a human host, although by observing proper safety guidelines at your lab, it’ll be perfectly fine to observe and experiment on these microbes. Amoebae are a type of eukaryotic organism made up of only a single cell. […]
Cockroaches are a nuisance for most people especially as they live at home and tend to destroy furniture and books. This page explains the life cycle of a cockroach. A cockroach undergoes three developmental stages throughout its life i.e. egg, nymph, and adult stages. Female cockroaches can lay large number of eggs (10 to 55) […]
Moths are like the dusky, fluffy cousins to butterflies. Indeed, they share many things in common – from the general shape of their wings to the way they grow from caterpillars to adults. Upon closer inspection, however, moths do bring something new to Nature’s table. They usually have darker-colored wings, and enjoy flying at night […]
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