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If you’ve taken part in a high school science class, then you’ve probably heard the term glycolysis. Along with ATP, the creatine-phosphate system, and aerobic activity, glycolysis is another majorly important energy pathway that is responsible for many bodily functions. Today, you’ll learn about this pathway and how it impacts your daily life. You’ll also …

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The Voges-Proskauer test is a type of test used in microbiology to detect the presence of acetoin in a bacterial broth culture. First developed way back in 1898 by bacteriologists at the Institute for Infectious Diseases, this test is one of the oldest in microbiology that is used to find out if a bacterial organism …

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If you have ever opened an oven and noticed how the smell from your cooking fills the whole room, then you have already experienced the principle of diffusion first hand.  Passive diffusion and active transport are two important processes that govern the movement of chemicals and substances through a given medium.  Be it odor causing …

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One of the defining abilities of bacterias is their ability to ferment carbohydrates. Sugars are particularly great at being fermented by bacteria but not all bacterias are made equally. While some types of bacteria are great for fermenting sugars, others cannot ferment them at all – and this lack of fermentation abilities is key to …

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On the surface, plants can seem very simple when compared to animals, but in reality they are often much more complex. This misconception is rooted in the fact that plants don’t move and don’t consume other living matter for energy. As such, many people see them as one of the simplest forms of life on …

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Microscopes are designed to be able to see things the naked eye never could, and so to do this they require attachments and additions to help us clearly see the cells and structures that make up an organism’s body. This requires microscopes to be incredibly focused but also adjustable in many ways in order to …

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What are crystals in a urine test? Unless you are a medical expert, your urine is probably something that you give little thought to – but did you know that certain medical conditions can result in the formation of crystals within your urine?  We took a closer look at the causes and symptoms of this, …

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Sperm cells are needed when it comes to fertilization, but what exactly are they? How do they work? And what’s their structure like?  This article will be answering all these questions, and will give you a complete guide to all things sperm cells!  What Are Sperm Cells? Sperm cells are reproductive cells, also known as …

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Sand is a substance that many of us take for granted. We see it when we visit the beach, or hotter climates, but how often do we really think about what this matter is?  What is sand? And, where does it come from? It is always interesting to view certain objects under a microscope, perceiving …

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Ponds can be found in most woodland or forest areas, usually in a cool environment. They are smaller than lakes, and can be found in many sizes. Whether they have occurred naturally or they were man made, ponds will eventually become inhabited by many living organisms, including animals, plants, bacteria, and much more.  This makes …

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