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Meiosis & Sexual Reproduction
Meiosis, a type of cell division, results in production of gametes (eggs & sperm). Genetically unique sex cells combine at fertilization to form one-of-a-kind offspring.
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Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
Some living things reproduce by cloning; producing offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. Organisms that procreate sexually create genetic novelty.
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Mitosis & Meiosis Comparison
This article series provides information of how mitotic and meiotic cell division differ and how these processes are integral to the human life cycle.
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Human Life Cycle Mitosis & Meiosis
It all begins with the fusion of a haploid sperm cell provided by the father and the haploid ovum of the mother. Gametes unite when the nuclei of sperm and egg merge.
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Cystic Fibrosis
Explains how one acquires Cystic Fibrosis as well as characteristics of the disease. It also explains that the disease is not contagious and is inherited genetically.
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What's the Difference between Mitosis & Meiosis
Mitosis is how the cells of our body make more cells for growth, development and repair. Meiosis is how our body makes sex cells, or gametes (eggs or sperm).
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Ploidy: Diplod and Haploid
Humans are diploid organisms with two sets of homologous chromosomes, but we also contain haploid sex cells with one set and half the number.
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Genetics Education Teaching Tools
Here are links to free worksheets that can help science educators assess students' understanding of cell division, DNA transcription and translation.
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Basic Cell Biology for Understanding Genetics
Genetics is concerned with how traits are passed on through generations. This information, genetic material, is stored inside cells, working units that make up organisms.
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Cytoskeletal Intermediate Filaments
The tough fibers that span cells and hold the nucleus together are intermediate in diameter between thin actin microfilaments and thick microtubules of the cytoskeleton.
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The Life Cycle of a Moss
Spores of a moss can endure years of draught, travel hundreds of kilometers and wait silently for the day they germinate and create a new generation of their species.
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Understanding the season of abundance
June is an intense period in the cycle of life and death. Over-production can puzzle and even appall us, but plays an essential role in the strength of our environment.
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What Is a Genetic DNA Mutation?
A mutation is a rare change in a gene's DNA sequence that can result in a defective cellular protein. This article covers the basics of genetic mutation.
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Cell Organelles and Features, What To Know
Cells that are small and primitive, or large and more complex, are organized to promote their sustenance and survival. Even the simplest of cells are very complex.
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Chromosomes & Sister Chromatids
When is DNA considered a chromosome? What is a sister chromatid and how does it differ from a chromosome? The article unravels some of the lingo of DNA.
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The Process of Pollination in Flowering Plants
Once female and male gametes (egg and pollen) have formed, pollination is the process that brings them together so fertilization may occur.
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Find The Best Educational Science Websites
Don't waste your time searching the web for quality information on the sciences. Here is the lowdown on some of the best biology sites the web has to offer!
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Introduction to Chromosome Abnormalities
Problems with chromosome number or structure can have serious implications for the individual affected.
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DNA: Duplicated and Homologues
Sexual reproducers have 2 sets of homologous chromosomes. Cells must duplicate DNA prior to cell division. What is the distinction between duplicates and homologues?
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Mycelia Sterilia
A definite asexual or sexual reproductive cycle is usually a prerequisite for the success of a species. Mycelia sterilia have found a way to do without either.
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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
There are only two basic types of cells, primitive prokaryotes and the more complex eukaryotes. Here are the main features that distinguish these cell types.
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Repairing Chromosomal Breaks
A nick in the DNA strand is known as a chromosomal break. Cells have repair mechanisms for both single strand and double strand breaks.
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Sex and Genetics
Some animals have males and females, some are hermaphrodite, and some have no sex at all.
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The Reproductive Life Cycle of a Mushroom
Fungi have a complex life cycle, and mushrooms are no exception. Mushroom reproduction includes both sexual and asexual reproductive stages.
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Female Pelvic Anatomy
Each month, the female reproductive organs work together to prepare for pregnancy.
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The Structure and Reproduction of Bryophytes
With primitive bodies that cannot conduct water, bryophytes must be inhabitants of shade and shadow where moisture levels are high.
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A Book review- Botany for Gardeners
From the time we are toddlers, we absorb and bury snatches of info about the lives of plants. Over time our brains lose track of the some of the nitches where that info is stored. Often information from two different sources is conflicting. Very often the knowledge is spotty, and is not organized well for good understanding. However with a book like Brian Capon's <i>Botany for Gardeners</i> we can gain a complete and accurate picture of the world of plant science and gain the power to move our gardening to another level. Written for the layman, an excellent volume for both the beginner and the passionate enthusiast, this book is a very readable text that will enhance your appreciation of your gardening experience.
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