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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Uncovering the Genetic Material of Bacteria: The Role of DNA and RNA in Protein Synthesis

Is Bacteria made up of DNA or RNA? Bacteria is made up of DNA and RNA Bacteria contain DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) as their genetic material. The DNA...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Exploring the 4 key features of living organisms: Cellular Organization, Homeostasis, Metabolism, and Responsiveness.

What are the 4 requirements to be a living thing? Made of one of more cells, need energy for metabolism, respond to their environment, DNA that is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Understanding Prion Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

What is prion? A pathogen that is made only of proteins, it causes misfolding of other proteins resulting in brain diseases Prion is a type of infectious...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

The Three Shapes of a Virus: Spherical, Helical, and Complex Explained

What are the 3 shapes of a virus? Enveloped, helical, polyhedral The three shapes of a virus are: 1. Spherical or icosahedral shape: In this form, the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

8 Common Disease-Carrying Vectors to Watch Out for: Protect Yourself Now

What are the most common vectors? nan In the field of biology, a vector refers to an organism or vehicle that carries and transmits a disease-causing agent...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

The Versatile Role of Yeast Cells in Food, Beverage, and Scientific Industries

Yeast cells bud to reproduce Yeast cells are single-celled microorganisms that belong to the kingdom Fungi. They are unicellular and reproduce asexually through a process called budding....