Protein Synthesis: Enzymes, Sites, Steps, Inhibitors
Protein Synthesis is a process of synthesizing proteins in a chain of amino acids known as polypeptides. It is the second part of the central dogma in genetics. Figure: Central … Read more
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Antigens: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
Epitope, Immunogen, hapten, and Tolerogen Depending on the immune response the antigens trigger, epitopes can be classified into three: Immunogen Hapten As defined above, haptens are small non-immunogenic antigens that … Read more
Telophase in Mitosis and Meiosis (Telophase I, II)
What is Telophase? Telophase is the fifth phase of mitosis and the final phase of meiosis as well. In meiosis, there are two phases: telophase I and telophase II. This … Read more
Anaphase in Mitosis and Meiosis (Anaphase I, II)
Anaphase Definition This is the phase that separates duplicate genetic materials that are carried in the nucleus of the parent cell, into the two identical daughter cells. In the previous … Read more
Metaphase in Mitosis and Meiosis (Metaphase 1 and 2)
Metaphase Definition Metaphase is a stage of the cell cycle occurring in both mitosis and meiosis cell division processes. During metaphase in mitosis and meiosis, the chromosomes condense and they … Read more
Prophase in mitosis and meiosis (Prophase 1 and 2)
Prophase Definition Prophase is the phase that follows the interphase and typically the first and longest phase in the cell cycle, for both mitosis and meiosis. It is the phase … Read more
Interphase- Definition, Stages, Cell cycle, Diagram, Video
Cells continuously undergo cell division through which daughters cells arise which mature and also produce their own daughter cells and the cycle continues. The events of the cell cycle involve … Read more
Types of Plant Cell: Structure, Functions, Labeled Diagram
Plant cells are multicellular eukaryotic cells that make up a plant (a group of eukaryotes belonging to the Plantae kingdom, with the ability to synthesis their own food using water, … Read more
Antibody: Definition, Structure, Types, Forms, Functions
Antibodies are protein molecules naturally produced or synthesized by the B-lymphocytes. They are also known as Immunoglobulins. The use of the term antibody defines an Immunoglobulin molecule that has specificity … Read more
Animal Cell: Structure, Parts, Functions, Labeled Diagram
An animal cell is a eukaryotic cell that lacks a cell wall, and it is enclosed by the plasma membrane. The cell organelles are enclosed by the plasma membrane including … Read more