polyprotein (Science: protein) protein that, after synthesis, is cleaved to produce several functionally distinct polypeptides. Some viruses produce such proteins and some polypeptide hormones seem to be cleaved from a single precursor polyprotein (pro opimelanocortin, for example)...
In plants, growth occurs in meristems, which are the site of repeated cell division of unspecialized cells. These cells ..
This tutorial describes the role of gibberellin family in plants. Find out the effects of gibberellin on plant growth an..
Plants produce hormones to regulate their growth. Auxins, for instance, influence plant growth. Know the role of auxin i..
Hormones are produced in the endocrine glands of animals. The pituitary gland and hypothalamus are the most impor..
Plants and animals need elements, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium for proper growth and developme..
This lesson is about the methods used for ecological research, such as quadrat and transect sampling, canopy fogging, an..
