Glycolysis Process Glycolysis is a metabolic process in most organisms. It is the first stage in cellular respiration. It is the first step in the breakdown of…
Blood Falls, Antarctica “Blood Falls” is an outflow of an iron oxide-tainted plume of saltwater, flowing from the tongue of Taylor Glacier onto the ice-covered surface of West…
Gel Electrophoresis and its Application Gel Electrophoresis is a technique used to separate mixtures like DNA and proteins. It is a technique used to separate DNA fragments according to their…
Link Reaction (pyruvate decarboxylation) The Link reaction, also known as pyruvate decarboxylation forms an important link between the metabolic pathways of glycolysis and the citric acid or Krebs cycle.…
Richat Structure, Mauritania The Richat Structure, also called Guelb er Richât (Arabic قلب الريشات Qalb ar-Rīšāt), the “Eye of Africa”, or “Eye of the Sahara” is a prominent…
Magnesite: Properties and Occurrences Magnesite is a mineral with the chemical formula MgCO3 (magnesium carbonate). It is named after the presence of magnesium in its composition. Iron, manganese, cobalt,…
Melting Point The melting point of a substance is the temperature at which this substance goes from the solid-state to the liquid one, at normal pressure. It…
Fat Fat is one of the three main types of nutrients. Fats are found in many foods. They are an essential part of our diet and…
Erythropoietin Erythropoietin, or Erythropoetin (EPO) is a hormone produced by the kidneys. Epoetin is a synthetic version. It plays a key role in the production of…
Sympathetic Nervous System The Sympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system. It becomes more active when you are stressed. It directs the body’s rapid involuntary…
Parasympathetic Nervous System The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS or PSNS) is part of the autonomic nervous system. It is organized in a manner similar to the sympathetic nervous…
Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls the conditions inside the body. It regulates certain body processes, such as blood pressure and the rate of breathing.…