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A common mistake that many people assume is that an increase in size means an increase in growth. This is not the case.... Read More

The growth in width of stems and roots in plants, resulting in more thicker, sturdier tissues that can support the growing... Read More

Terminology and Concepts Primary reproductive organs are called gonads - testes in the male and ovaries in the female.... Read More

What is Meiosis? A simple definition of meiosis would be is this: meiosis is the process of cell division that results in... Read More

Definition noun, plural: sclereids A type of sclerenchyma cell of varying shapes but are typically shorter than sclerenchyma... Read More

Definition noun, plural: tracheids (botany) A tubular cell in the xylem of vascular plants whose primary function is to... Read More

The Newly Born Child Depending on the nutrients available to the child within pregnancy and the genetic makeup of the... Read More

Organic Metabolism Events of Absorptive and Post-absorptive States. The absorptive state is the period during which... Read More

Upon seed germination, the embryo root, called the radicle, grows and develops into the first root. The radicle may thicken... Read More

Keratin is a fibrous protein naturally present in hair, skin, and nails. In hair care, it serves as a protective and... Read More

The science of Embryology and Fetal development has fascinated mankind since time immemorial. After the embryonic stage, the... Read More

What Is Agar? Agar, also called agar agar, is a natural gelling agent derived from seaweed (specifically algae belonging to... Read More

What Is Leukocytosis? Leukocytosis is a condition wherein the number of White Blood Cells (WBCs) is increased above the... Read More