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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding Lactic Acid: Metabolic Waste or Vital Compound?

Lactic acid The product of anaerobic respiration that can cause muscle cramps Lactic acid is a type of organic acid that is produced by the body during...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding the Respiration Equation: How Cells Convert Glucose and Oxygen into Energy (ATP)

Respiration equation glucose + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water + energy The respiration equation, also known as the cellular respiration equation is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 →...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding Anaerobic Respiration: The Equation, ATP Production, and Fermentation

Anaerobic respiration equation glucose –> lactic acid + energy The equation for anaerobic respiration is as follows: Glucose -> 2 pyruvate + 2 net ATP + 2...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Unlocking the Power of Adenosine Triphosphate: The Key Molecule in Cellular Energy Transfer.

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) compound used by cells to store and release energy Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a molecule that transports chemical energy within cells and is integral...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

The Importance of Chlorophyll in Photosynthesis: A Guide to Understanding the Green Pigment’s Role in Plant Growth and Energy Conversion

Chlorophyll Green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy used to carry out photosynthesis Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in the chloroplasts of photosynthetic organisms, including...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Unlocking the Secret Role of Guard Cells in Plant Survival: Regulating Gas and Water Exchange

guard cells The two cells on either side of the stoma; they regulate the opening and closing of the pore in order to save/conserve water but still...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Unveiling the Evolutionary Journey of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes: A Fascinating Tale of Endosymbiosis

What came first- Prokaryote or Eukaryote> prokaryote- euk. evolved from prok. Prokaryotes are believed to have existed before eukaryotes. The oldest fossil prokaryotes date back to about...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Discovering the Cell Theory: The Fundamental Principle of Life

Part one of cell theory? All organisms are composed of one or more cells The cell theory is a fundamental principle of biology that describes the basic...