Eukaryotic Cells vs Prokaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic cells are like complex apartments with rooms (organelles) enclosed by walls (membranes). Prokaryotic cells are like open studios.
DNA, Cells and Organisms
What’s the Difference Between Meiosis and Mitosis?
Mitosis produces genetically identical cells for regular body functions. Meiosis creates genetically diverse cells for sexual reproduction.
The 5 Phases of Mitosis
Mitosis is like construction workers in your body. It builds new cells they need to make more of themselves for healing or growth.
Genetic Diversity – Advantages and Disadvantages
Genetic diversity is like having a toolbox with lots of different tools. In living things, these tools are the variations in genes.
What Are Chloroplasts: The Tiny Factories in Plants
What are chloroplasts? You’ll learn about their function, location, structure, and the process of photosynthesis within chloroplasts.
Plant Tissue 101 – Types and Functions
Plants are composed of tissues, which are clusters of cells that work together to perform a function. Learn about plant tissue types & roles.
Taxonomic Classification: From Domain to Species
In biology, we categorize life by how similar organisms are with each other. Like a family tree, we find relationships by their classification of life.
What Are the 3 Domains of Life?
We categorize life into 3 domains of life: eukarya, archaea and bacteria. Domains classify life in the most general way such as the presence of a nucleus.
Cambrian Explosion: Life Diversification in the Oceans
The Cambrian explosion was the largest diversification of life in Earth’s history. Ocean life started as sparse and simple. Then, it remarkably diversified.
Cellular Respiration Steps: Energy Conversion in the Body
The single-most important biochemical reaction human beings need is cellular respiration. Our cells require oxygen to break down the food and provide energy.
We Are Made of Stardust from Old Supernovas
Supernovas are the dying stage of a star when the star explodes. Heavier elements like copper and zinc get flung out into space which we find in our bodies.
Human Cells vs Bacteria: Microbiota in Your Body
By 10 to 1, colonies of bacteria outnumber human cells. We rely on bacteria because they break down sugars, help digest food and protect against infections.
DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid: The Origin of Your Genes
Your identity is decided by 4 letters of DNA (A, T, G & C). And there’s so much Deoxyribonucleic Acid in your body that it stretches all the way to the moon.