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Feb 24, 2021
What is Pinocytosis? - Examples, Vs Phagocytosis, Vs Endocytosis
Pinocytosis is a type of endocytosis through which cells take in fluids along with dissolved solutes/nutrients from the extracellular matrix. Read more here.
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Feb 23, 2021
Myeloid Stem Cells - Definition, Development and Differentiation
Myeloid stem cells are derived from hematopoietic stem cells differentiating to produce precursors of erythrocytes, platelets, dendritic cells, mast cells etc.
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Feb 18, 2021
What are Saprophytes? – Examples and Characteristics
What are saprophytes? Also known as saprotrophs, saprophytes are organisms that obtain nourishment from dead and decaying organic matter. Read more here.
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Feb 17, 2021
What are epiphytes? Where are they found? What animals eat them?
The term "epiphytes" refers to a group of organisms that grows on the surface of other plants. Some epiphytes can also grow on surfaces that provide support.
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Feb 12, 2021
Rickettsia Bacteria - Definition, Examples, Characteristics & Disease
Rickettsia bacteria is a genus that consists of small, obligate intracellular parasites of human beings, animals, and plants. Read more here.
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Feb 09, 2021
Pili and Fimbriae - Types, Function and Differences
Pili and fimbriae are proteinaceous, hair-like structures/appendages that extend from the cytoplasmic membrane of different types of bacteria. Read more here.
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Feb 05, 2021
Endosomes - Function, Lysosomes, and Exosomes
Endosomes are membrane-bound vesicles that are involved in the transportation and sorting of internalized material. Read more here.
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Feb 04, 2021
How Antibiotic Resistance happens and How to Prevent it
While antibiotics are very effective in targeting and acting against different types of bacteria, some bacteria develop antibiotic resistance. Here's how.
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Jan 27, 2021
List of Diseases caused by Bacteria
There are approx. over one (1) trillion species of bacteria, only about 5 percent of these are said to cause diseases. See list of diseases caused by bacteria
Jan 25, 2021
Brucella Bacteria - Classification, Characteristics, Causes/Treatment
Brucella bacteria is a genus that consists of ten species which can be found in terrestrial and marine animals; responsible for an infection called brucellosis.
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