Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

The Power of Antibodies: Functions, Classes, and Applications in Science and Medicine

Antibody Protein that helps destroy pathogens. Shaped like the letter Y and had two identical antigen-binding sites. Each antigen is custom made for a particular pathogen. Antibodies,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Cell-Mediated Immunity: The Critical Role of T Cells in Protecting the Body.

Cell-mediated immuniyy Relies on lymphocytes, not antibodies. Helper T cells regulate the production of antibodies by B cells. Other T cells attack antigen-bearing cells directly. Cell-mediated immunity...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Genetics

Unlocking the Mysteries of Genes: The Basic Unit of Heredity in Living Organisms

gene a segment of DNA that controls a hereditary trait A gene is the basic unit of heredity in all living organisms. It is a section of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Genetics

Chromosomes: The Key to Genetics and Cell Development

Chromosomes rod-shaped structure of DNA that organizes DNA genes Chromosomes are structures found within the nucleus of a cell that contain genetic information in the form of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Genetics

Uncovering the Power of Traits: How Personal Attributes Shape Your Identity and Impact Your Life

trait a characteristic that an organism has such as hair color, eye color, tall or short, skin color A trait is a characteristic or quality that is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Genetics

Alleles: The Key to Genetic Variation and Diversity

alleles the different forms/versions of a gene (letters) Alleles are alternate forms of a gene that occupy the same position on a chromosome. These alternate forms arise...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Genetics

Dominant Alleles: A Comprehensive Guide to Genetic Variants and Phenotype Expression

dominant allele the stronger allele. If the dominant allele is present in an offspring, the dominant trait will show up. Represented by a capital letter A dominant...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Genetics

Recessive Alleles: Explaining Inheritance Patterns and Genetic Conditions

recessive allele the weaker allele. This trait will only show up in the offspring if the dominant allele is not present, and two recessive alleles are present....