What are Ribosomes? Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:00:00 +0100
Ribosome The
Virtual Cell
Ribosomes are the protein assemblers of a eukaryotic cell. They are typically composed of two subunits: a large subunit and a small subunit. These... Permalink: http://biology.about.com/b/a/257627.htm
Science and the Thanksgiving Turkey Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:00:00 +0100
Thanksgiving is time to give thanks and eat turkey. The National Turkey Federation estimates that over ninety-five percent of Americans will eat turkey this Thanksgiving. For several decades researchers... Permalink: http://biology.about.com/b/a/257625.htm
Sex Chromosomes and Gender Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:34:00 +0100
Human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes for a total of 46. There are 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes. The sex chromosomes are the X... Permalink: http://biology.about.com/b/a/257623.htm
Bleach as a Germ Killing Machine Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:15:00 +0100
Chlorine bleach is a household staple that is an important weapon in the fight against germs. Have you ever wondered why bleach is so effective as an antimicrobial agent? If... Permalink: http://biology.about.com/b/a/257621.htm
Aquatic Biomes Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:40:00 +0100
Texas Coastal EstuaryPhoto: USFWS
Aquatic communities are the world's major water habitats. Like land biomes, aquatic communities can also be subdivided based on common characteristics.
Two common designations of... Permalink: http://biology.about.com/b/a/257620.htm