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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Plant Survival 101: The Role of Guard Cells in Regulating Gas Exchange and Water Loss via Stomatal Control

guard cells control the opening and closing of stomata Guard cells are specialized cells found in the epidermis of plant leaves that regulate gas exchange and water...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

The Essential Role of Catalysts in Chemical and Biological Systems

catalyst substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Remembering Autotrophs: The Mnemonic ‘Silly People Make Apples, Take Cherries’

Autotroph mnemonic auto-self sufficient-makes own food The mnemonic for Autotroph is “Silly People Make Apples, Take Cherries”. The first letter of each word in this phrase corresponds...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Discover the Role of Heterotrophs in Nutrient Cycling and Ecosystems.

Hetrotroph hetro (human) organism that obtains energy from the foods it consumes Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and instead must rely on consuming...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Maximizing Cellular Growth and Maintenance with Anabolic Pathways: A Guide to Protein Synthesis, Glycogenesis, and Lipogenesis

anabolic pathways Metabolic pathways that consume energy to build complicated molecules from simpler ones. Anabolic pathways are metabolic processes that involve the synthesis of larger molecules from...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding the Role of Catabolic Pathways in Energy Production and Metabolism

catabolic pathways Metabolic pathways that release energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds. Catabolic pathways, or catabolism, refer to the biochemical processes that break down...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding the Importance of Endergonic Reactions in Biological Processes

Endergonic ender-(within/inside)-gonic(energy to do work) anabolic pathway requires energy to build molecules Endergonic reactions, also known as anabolic reactions, are chemical reactions that require input of energy...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding Exergonic Reactions: Release of Energy During Chemical Reactions Explained

Exergonic (exer releases/out of) -gonic (energy) reactions that release energy Exergonic refers to a chemical reaction that releases energy as it proceeds. In other words, the products...