Biology

Micromeritics is a field of science that deals with small particles and that is applied especially in soil physics. The term micromeritics was given to the…

Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like…

Cell adhesion is the process by which cells interact and attach to neighboring cells through specialized molecules of the cell surface. It is essential in…

Reverse Osmosis is how you can get small particles out of the water, even in solution, by forcing it through a filter (a membrane). It…

Biomass is a basic term in ecology, and in the energy production industry. In ecology, it refers to the cumulation of living matter. Organic waste…

Osmosis is the movement of water or other solvents through a plasma membrane from a region of low solute concentration to a region of high…

Tissues form part of an organ in plants or animals. They are groups of cells that have a similar structure and act together to perform…

Anaerobic digestion is the way microorganisms break down organic matter without oxygen. It is a well-established technology for stabilization and conversion of various organic wastes…

Nucleotides are chemical compounds, the building blocks of the nucleic acids RNA and DNA. It is a compound consisting of a nucleoside linked to a…

NADP (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) (formula C21H29N7O17P3) is a coenzyme that carries electrical energy used in cellular processes. It is a required cofactor for CYP-mediated biotransformation,…

Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates. They are also the foundation for more complex carbohydrates, or they serve as components to amino acids. They…

Allele frequency refers to the different forms of a gene at a single position on a chromosome. It refers to how frequently a particular allele…