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Bacteria: Friend or Foe?

The decision as to whether bacteria are friend or foe becomes more difficult to determine when all aspects of the relationship between humans and bacteria are considered.

The Heart

The heart is the organ that supplies blood and oxygen to all parts of the body.

Circulatory System

The circulatory system involves the circulation of blood which serves to move blood to a site or sites where it can be oxygenated, and where wastes can be disposed.

Six Kingdoms of Life

Living organisms are classified into three Domains and into one of six Kingdoms of life.

Hand Sanitizers vs. Soap and Water

Hand sanitizers vs soap and water, which is better?

The Cell-Cell Structure

Take a journey into the cell to find out about the cell structure of both prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.

Cellular Respiration

Cellular respiration is a process by which cells harvest the energy stored in food. Glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and electron transport are the three main processes of cellular respiration.

Parts of a Flowering Plant

Learn about the characteristics and parts of a flowering plant.

Biology Science Fair Project Ideas

Here are some great ideas for biology related science fair projects related to animals, plants and the human body.

Alcohol Hangover

Information on how alcohol contributes to hangovers.

Biology - The Study of Life

What is biology? Simply put, it is the study of life.

What is Cell Biology?

Cell biology is the subdiscipline of biology that studies all aspects of the cell.

Anatomy of the Brain

Information and resources pertaining to the anatomy of the brain.

DNA Models

Constructing DNA models is a great way to learn about DNA structure, function, and replication.

African Americans in Science

Learn about the contributions that various African American scientists and inventors have made to science.

Baby Animal Name Game II

Play the Baby Animal Name Game and discover the names of various baby animals.

Animal Name Game

The Animal Name Game is a fun and informative trivia game on the names of animals.

10 Steps of Glycolysis

In glycolysis, glucose is split into two molecules of a three-carbon sugar.

Cerebral Cortex

The cerebral cortex is the layer of the brain often referred to as gray matter. It is the outer portion of the cerebrum.

Cloning Techniques

Techniques used in cloning.

Nucleic Acids

Nucleic acids allow organisms to transfer genetic information from one generation to the next.

Defense Mechanisms

Defense mechanisms are very important to all animal life. They can give prey an advantage against hungry predators.

Endangered Species

Endangered species are animals and plants that are on the verge of vanishing from the earth.

Baby Animal Name Game

Do you know what a baby zebra is called? Play the Baby Animal Name Game and find out.

Predator or Prey Game

Play the Predator or Prey game! In this game you must choose the correct predator or prey for each question.

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