photometer (Science: apparatus, physics) An instrument for measuring the intensity of light, or, more especially, for comparing the relative intensities of different lights, or their relative illuminating power. Origin: Photo: cf. F. Photometre...
Humans are capable of only one mode of reproduction, i.e. sexual reproduction. Haploid sex cells (gametes) are produced ..
Part of the genetic information is devoted to the synthesis of proteins. mRNA, a type of RNA, is produced as a transcri..
By nature, the genetic information from both parents is expected to be seen in the offspring following fertilization. Ho..
If the balance of nature is left untouched, landscapes can change dramatically over time. A previous ecosystem is supers..
Plants are responsible for incredible feats of molecular transformation. Plant processes, such as photosynthesis, photop..
The cell is defined as the fundamental, functional unit of life. Some organisms are comprised of only one cell whereas o..