The chromosome was first discovered by Walther Flemming. He called the thread-like structure present in the nucleus as chromatin in 1878. Karl... View Article
Whether the two genes are linked or not can be found out by calculating the recombination frequency of a gene pair in multiple genetic crosses.... View Article
When genes are located on the same chromosome, this physical association is termed ‘linkage’. Morgan coined the term linkage. When the genes are... View Article
In the human body, urea is produced through a series of chemical reactions called the Krebs-Henseleit cycle. Read more by registering at... View Article
From a medical perspective, one could conclude that almost all cells are equally important. For instance, if a large number of cells fail or die,... View Article
The primary function of the human excretory system is to remove the metabolic wastes which accumulate in the body. It also regulates the... View Article
Human physiology is a discipline that explores how the human body works - from basic features and functions to how organs and organ systems... View Article
Except for edible lichens, most lichens are usually toxic. They contain a class of potent toxins called microcystins. Read more by registering... View Article
From an evolutionary perspective, the first humans originated from Africa, more than 200,000 years ago. Scientists speculate that our most recent... View Article
Human physiology is a field that studies how the human body works - from basic body characteristics and functions to how cells, tissues and... View Article
The definition of osmosis states that water moves from a region of low solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through... View Article
The kidneys are located at the back of the body. Anatomically, this region is called the retroperitoneal region. Read more by registering at... View Article
At the cellular level, lipids act as signalling molecules and it forms the structural component in cell membranes. Additionally, lipids also... View Article
Human physiology is a prerequisite to pursuing a career in medicine and allied fields, hence, it is a rather tough subject. There are even... View Article
Ethylene is an asphyxiant, which means it can cause death by suffocation (asphyxiation). However, this only occurs if the individual is in an... View Article
There are many factors which can potentially limit the human population. Some of the most impactful are: Disease Predation (rare in modern... View Article
As a general rule of thumb, water is more crucial to the body than food. This means you can survive longer (usually a few months at the most)... View Article
