Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Zoology

Unraveling the Mysteries of Insect Succession: Role of Insects in Forensic Investigations

insect succession a predictable sequence of changing species that inhabit a decomposing body Insect succession refers to the process of colonization and decomposition of animal remains by...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Zoology

The Importance of Larvae in Ecosystems and Scientific Research: Stages of Invertebrate Development

larva wormlike stage of insect development after egg A larva refers to the immature stage of an insect or other invertebrate that undergoes complete metamorphosis. The larva...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Zoology

Exploring the Benefits and Precautions of Using Maggots: From Medical Applications to Sustainable Food Sources

maggot wormlike fly larva Maggots are the larvae of certain types of flies, including the common housefly. They are commonly found in decaying organic matter, such as...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biophysics

The Vital Role of Resting Membrane Potential in Neural and Muscle Function: Explained

Define ‘resting membrane potential.’ Membrane potential at which membrane is at rest. (no action potential) Resting membrane potential refers to the electrical potential difference that exists across...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biophysics

Transporters vs Channels: Differences in Solute Transport through Biological Membranes.

Compare how transporters and channels discriminate among solutes, moving only a select subset across the membrane. Channels open for certain sizes Transport bind so they are more...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biophysics

Differences Between Active and Passive Membrane Transport Mechanisms

Distinguish between active and passive transport, and indicate which type of membrane transport protein carries out each. Passive: no energy used; channel or transporterActive: energy of ATP...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biophysics

Passive Transport: Forces Governing the Movement of Solutes Across a Cell Membrane

Review the forces that govern the passive transport of charged and uncharged solutes across a cell membrane. uncharged solutes: concentration gradient Charged solutes: concentration gradient and the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biophysics

Electrochemical Gradient of Sodium and Potassium Ions in Cells

Compare the electrochemical gradients for sodium and potassium ions, and recall how the membrane potential and concentration gradient for each ion combine to influence its movement across...