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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Botany

Experience Evolution and Creativity in Spore – The Ultimate Simulation Game by Maxis and Electronic Arts

spore a haploid reproductive cell surrounded by a hard outer wall Spore is a simulation game that allows players to create and evolve their own species from...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Botany

Epiphytes: A Guide to These Unique Plants and Their Role in Tropical Forest Ecosystems

epiphyte grow on other plants but not parasitic .(whisk ferns) Epiphytes are a type of plant that grows on the surface of other plants, typically trees, without...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Botany

Strobilus: Function and Adaptations for Seed Dispersal in Gymnosperms

strobilus cone-like structure containing Sporangia-bearing modified leaves. (club mosses) Strobilus is a botanical term that refers to a cone-like structure consisting of bracts, scales or sporophylls. It...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Botany

The Importance of Cuticle in Plant Physiology: Functions and Adaptations.

cuticle waxy, waterproof layer that coats the parts of a plant exposed to air Cuticle is a thin, waxy layer that covers the outer surface of leaves,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Alkanes: Properties, Formula, and Industrial Applications

Alkanes – First four alkanes are methane (CH4), Ethane (C2H6), Propane (C3H8), and Butane (C4H10)- single Bonded Alkanes are a group of organic compounds that consist of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Alcohols: Classification, Properties, Reactions, and Oxidation

Alcohols – contain Hydroxyl group (OH) – suffix ol or hydroxy if a higher priority group is present- Diols contain two hydroxyl groups. * Geminal: 2 Hydroxyl...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

The Versatile Carbonyl Group in Organic Chemistry: Properties and Reactions

Carbonyl group – suffix al- Common names include * formaldehyde for methanal (R = H)* Acetyldehyde for ethanal ( R = CH3)* Propionaldehyde for propanal (R =...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Common Names of Aldehydes Used in Industrial Applications, Organic Compounds, and Fragrances

Common Names of Aldehydes – An aldehyde has a terminal functional group due to the one hydrogen- Ketone has two alkyl groups so it’s never a terminal...