Topic : An Overview of Cell
General Observations Plant Cell (Onion Peel): Outer boundary: Distinct cell wall and an inner cell membrane. Contains a dense, membrane-bound…
Topic : Significance of Mitosis
Overview: Mitosis, also known as equational division, usually occurs in diploid cells but can also occur in haploid cells of…
Topic: Prokaryotic Cell
General Characteristics Represented by: Bacteria, blue-green algae, mycoplasma, and PPLO (Pleuro Pneumonia Like Organisms). Size and Growth: Generally smaller than…
Topic : Meiosis
Definition: Meiosis is a specialized cell division that reduces chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of haploid daughter…
Lesson 1
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Dinoflagellates
Dinoflagellates: Mostly marine (saltwater) organisms with the ability to photosynthesize (like plants). Appearance: Exhibit a variety of colors (yellow, green, brown,…
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Chrysophytes
Chrysophytes Members: Diatoms Golden algae (desmids) Habitat: Freshwater and marine environments Characteristics: Microscopic Planktonic (float passively in water currents) Mostly…
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Kingdom Protista
Kingdom Protista General Characteristics: All single-celled eukaryotes Primarily aquatic Serve as a link between kingdoms Plantae, Animalia, and Fungi Cell…
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Eubacteria(True Bacteria)
Eubacteria ("True Bacteria") Characteristics: Rigid cell wall Flagellum (if motile) Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae): Contain chlorophyll a (similar to plants) Photosynthetic autotrophs Forms:…
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Kingdom Monera
Kingdom Monera Bacteria: Sole members of Kingdom Monera. Most abundant microorganisms on Earth. Ubiquitous (found almost everywhere): Soil Extreme habitats…