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Mitosis is the process where one cell duplicates and splits into two completely identical daughter cells. This can be useful in a number of situations in an organism:Growth and repair of tissues is achiev...

First off, I would like to ask what you can tell me that you know about transcription and if there are any specific areas which you are having problems with. Please also stop me if there are any specific ...

The heart is essential and plays a vital role in the distribution of blood around the body. The circulation system is comprised of two organs: heart and lung. The heart has vessels bringing blood into it ...

Osmosis is a passive process by which water achieves equilibrium through a semi-permeable membrane, moving down a concentration gradient. Water will move from where it is in high concentration (ie in a lo...

It's all due to a process called osmosis and the movement of water from a high water potential to a place of low water potential, passing through a partially permeable membrane. So what does this mean? If...