Microscopes are fantastic pieces of technology, and understanding how they work is a really fulfilling task. Are you wondering what the revolving microscope nosepiece is and what it does? Read on to learn all about it! What Is The Microscope Nosepiece? The nosepiece on a microscope is the part of the microscope that holds the …
Cell differentiation is the process in which a young cell divides and evolves into a more specific cell which allows the cell to reach its full function. There are certain things that can take place in one single cell, however, most organisms require different types of cells that have come about through cell differentiation in …
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Pollen is a feature of most everyday of our life. Whether you wake up to find your car covered in pollen, or you’re walking around a park and find yourself sneezing and spluttering, pollen can very often be the cause of these problems! While pollen is a nuisance, it is also a very interesting and …
Cells and organisms can move on their own. They move through expending and using energy. This is known as motility. The way that cells and organisms move around depends on various things, including the use of muscles in animals and structures that have the ability to propel single cell organisms along. What Is Motility? Motility …
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What Are Diatoms? Diatoms are a type of single-celled algae. They are photosynthetic which means that they are related to the process of photosynthesis, where sunlight is used by the plants or algae to transform – or synthesize – certain nutrients from both water and carbon dioxide. Diatoms have a cell wall that is made …
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Microscopes are the cornerstone of bacterial and microbial analysis. Without them, we would never be able to study how microbial beings act or interact with the world, let alone see them at all. While microscopes have been around for 400 years, the kind that can reliably be used to study or look at animals and …
The components of a cell are often quite mysterious to the average person with little to no medical training. This is not because of a lack of interest or confusion, it is simply because your body and your body’s cells are filled to the brim with millions of different components. One of the most important …
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Mesophyll cells play a significant role in the plant as they are vital during the photosynthesis process. However, what they are and what role they play are often overlooked. In order to truly understand photosynthesis and how it works, you need to understand what mesophyll cells are. Mesophyll cells are an integral part of the …
Nutrient agar is known as a nutrient medium that is general purpose and typically used for the cultivation of all sorts of microbes which in turn, supports the bacterial growth of a variety of non-fastidious organisms. Nutrient agar can contribute to the growth of a variety of fungi and bacteria. In this guide, we’ll be …
The Widal test is an agglutination test used to identify the presence of H and O serum agglutinins in patients with suspected typhoid and paratyphoid fever. The Widal test was named after Georges-Fernand-Isidor Widal, a French physician who invented the test in 1896. The Widal test is best used when culturing facilities are unavailable and …
