Chromosomes

Recently in my DP biology class, I have learned about genetics. Although some parts seemed familiar since I learned them in grade 10, there were also some interesting topics that I did not know previously. A section about chromosomes were particularly fascinating, since the only knowledge I had about chromosomes were that they were coiled...

Genetics

Genes are something that everyone has regardless of gender and age. Some key topics involved in the field of genetics include traits, DNA, genetic variation, inheritance, and mutation. Let's take a look at what roles they play in genetics. Instructions for all living things are found in DNA. DNA is put together by complementary base pairs, and...

Stages of Mitosis

Cells are the basic unit of all living things, and there are hundreds of thousands of cells that compose our body. Yet, a cell is not made within seconds. In fact, it takes quite a lot of time for a new cell to be made from an existing cell. The process by which the nucleus...