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Microscope Microscope, instrument that produces enlarged images of small objects, allowing the observer an exceedingly close view of minute structures at a scale convenient for examination and analysis. Although optical microscopes are the subject of this ARTICLE, an image may also be enlarged by many other wave forms, including acoustic, X-ray, or electron … Read more
DNA: STRUCTURE DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA. Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the … Read more
MENDELIAN INHERITENCE Mendelian inheritance is a type of biological inheritance that follows the laws originally proposed by Gregor Mendel in 1865 and 1866 and re-discovered in 1900. These laws were initially very controversial. When Mendel’s theories were integrated with the Boveri–Sutton chromosome theory of inheritance by Thomas Hunt Morgan in 1915, they became the core … Read more
Microbiology Microbiology is the study of microbes or the living organisms that are too small to be visible with the naked eye. These living things can be seen only with the use of a Microscope. These life forms are called Microorganisms or microbes. Microorganisms include bacteria, archaea, viruses, protozoa, microscopic Fungi and yeasts, … Read more
The Tapestry of Life: Exploring Genetic Diversity and Its Importance Genetic diversity, the variation in genes within and among populations, is the very foundation of life’s resilience and adaptability. It is the raw material upon which evolution operates, allowing species to thrive in changing environments and withstand challenges. This article delves into the multifaceted world … Read more
Unveiling the Tapestry of Life: Exploring Species Richness and its Significance The Earth teems with an astonishing array of life, from the microscopic bacteria in the soil to the towering redwoods that pierce the sky. This incredible diversity, known as biodiversity, is the foundation of our planet’s ecosystems and the very fabric of life itself. … Read more