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You’ve asked us – What’s the difference between Genotype and Phenotype? You see, the genotype of an organism is the genetic code in its cells. This genetic constitution of an individual influences – but is not solely responsible for – many of its traits. The phenotype is the visible or expressed trait, such as hair […]
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For most of us, there is always that one subject in school that we just can’t master. The most common is maths! While it may not be easy, there is a way to do well in that subject, depending on how hard you try. Prepare yourself for the subject. Buy all the supplies you need
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Studies show that not only does sex education keep students safer, it also encourages students to wait. With facts like these, why aren’t more schools teaching things that students really need to know? It’s disappointing, concerning, and really discouraging. Sex is a huge part of our world, and there’s no getting around it. School administrators,
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Everyone knows that chameleons are the kings of camouflage. But as to the exact process by which these familiar lizards change colour to match their environment, no one knew. Until now. If a chameleon’s striking ability to change colours seems like a magic act of smoke and mirrors, that’s because their skin is quite literally
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First there was the Periodic Table song, then the Cern rap and now the DNA Boogie. A science teacher from the Midlands has developed a rather unorthodox way of teaching his students about biology – through the medium of dance. Dr Richard Spencer, a science teacher at Middlesbrough College, in Teeside, choreographed his lessons to
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Definition of Cellular Respiration Cellular respiration refers to the biochemical pathway by which cells release energy from the chemical bonds of food molecules and provide that energy for the essential processes of life. It can also be defined as the set of the metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms
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What is Reproduction? Reproduction means the act of bringing to life young ones that are of the same species. In other word, reproduction is the creation of a new individual or individuals from previously existing individuals. Types of Reproduction There are two types of reproduction. These are: Asexual Reproduction: Only one organism divides to form
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When a lizard loses its tail, it grows back. But how? Scientists have taken a big step closer to answering that question by pinpointing the genes responsible for tail regeneration. And the finding may yield important clues about how to regenerate limbs in humans. For the study, the researchers took a close look at roughly
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So maybe you were too embarrassed to ask, but we’re guessing you’ve been wondering why your flatulence is so much less offensive than that of other people. It turns out that science has several explanations, according to a new video (above) from the YouTube series ASAPScience. For starters, “the more familiar you are with something,
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Sticking with recorded history, the answer might surprise you. It’s not elephants, which live for about 30 or 40 years. It’s not giant tortoises either, even though they often ripen to be well over 100 years old. It’s not even that record-breaking, 507-year-old Arctic clam named Ming. Nope, the longest-living animal in the world is
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