Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Genetics

RNA Synthesis: Initiation, Elongation, and Termination Process for Gene Expression and Regulation.

Explain how RNA is synthesized using DNA as a template Initiation, elongation, and termination. RNA polymerase reads the DNA. Then, transcription starts. RNA is copied to bind...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Genetics

Exploring Transcription Differences Between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes in DNA Synthesis

Distinguish between transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes Bacteria are monocistronic or polycistronic (number of polypeptides encoded per mRNA). Strand elongation is done by a holoenzyme.Eukaryotes are exclusively...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Genetics

Unlocking the Mystery: The Universality and Efficiency of the Genetic Code

Describe the genetic code and explain why it is considered almost universal A certain base will always bind with another base. This occurs in many different species....

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Genetics

The Three Key Steps of Translation: Initiation, Elongation, and Termination Explained

Explain the process of translation and the functions of the molecular machinery of translation A ribosome decodes an mRNA to synthesize a protein.Initiation = Formation of transcriptional...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Genetics

Comparing Translation in Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes: Key Differences in Ribosomes, Initiation, Coupling, and Protein Modifications

Compare translation in eukaryotes and prokaryotes Prokaryotes can have coupled transcription and translation. A polyribosome complex begins translating mRNA before transcription has ended.Eukaryotes have transcription first followed...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Mycology

Exploring the Fascinating World of Mycology: Study of Fungi and its Applications in Different Fields

Mycology Study of fungi Mycology is the scientific study of fungi, including their genetic, physiological, ecological, and morphological characteristics. Fungi are a diverse group of organisms that...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Mycology

Distinguishing between Molds and Yeasts: physical and environmental differences

Molds and yeasts 2 types of fungi Molds and yeasts are types of fungi that can be found in a variety of environments, including food, soil, and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Mycology

Bioremediation potential of oyster mushrooms in breaking down harmful pollutants such as hydrocarbons and PAHs

Oyster mushrooms produce enzymes that breakdown hydrocarbons into harmless compost How do fungi help mediate the effects of oil spills? Oyster mushrooms have been found to be...