Biology

The 3 Types of Natural Selection

The 3 Types of Natural Selection 960 663 Teaching Staff

Natural selection is defined as a process or a “force” that allows for organisms better adapted to their environment to better survive and produce more offspring. The theory of natural…

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The Circulatory System

The Circulatory System 1920 1080 Teaching Staff

There are multiple organ systems in the human body that work together to keep us alive. One of these systems is the circulatory system. The major components of the circulatory…

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Population Genetics: The Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

Population Genetics: The Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium 960 640 Teaching Staff

The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is a model that proposes allele (variations of a gene) and genotype (genetic makeup) frequencies within a population remain constant when the population is in equilibrium. If…

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Mitosis: From a Mother to Twins

Mitosis: From a Mother to Twins 800 512 Teaching Staff

Mitosis is a form of cell division that allows a mother cell to give rise to two daughter cells. The daughter cells are genetically identical to each other and to…

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A Basic Overview of the 4 Types of Human Tissue

A Basic Overview of the 4 Types of Human Tissue 1070 1135 Teaching Staff

In order for us to complete are daily actions, we need our body to function as a whole. The body does this by having organs work together for different purposes.…

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Science Review of a Synapse

Science Review of a Synapse 1600 900 Teaching Staff

A synapse is a structure that is essential to the function of the nervous system. This structure allows a neuron (a nerve cell)  to transmit a signal to a target…

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Exploring Corals

Exploring Corals 824 550 Teaching Staff

Overview Coral has the appearance of a beautiful undersea garden,  but contrary to its appearance, coral is not a plant; it is technically classified as an animal. Coral reefs are…

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Science Review of Penguins

Science Review of Penguins 150 150 Deborah

Overview Penguins are flightless birds that spend most of their time in the ocean.  They are native to many locations in the Southern Hemisphere, including Antarctica, New Zealand, southern Australia,…

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Science Review of Jellyfish

Science Review of Jellyfish 299 168 Deborah

Overview Jellyfish are found in all the world’s oceans, from the surface to the deep sea.  Most live in saltwater, although there are a few species that live in fresh…

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Science Review of Rays

Science Review of Rays 252 200 Deborah

Overview Rays are fish that are close relatives of sharks.  There are over 600 species, and most live in tropical or subtropical marine environments.  Like sharks, their skeletons are made…

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