Mitosis

The M phase of the cell cycle is the process known as mitosis. Some scientists classify cytokinesis as separate from mitosis, but still in the M phase. Mitosis is split into 4 distinct phases plus cytokinesis. Prophase is the longest phase of mitosis. Chromatin condenses to form chromosomes, centrioles move to the poles, spindles form, [...]

Diffusion

After discussing the cell, it would only be fitting to talk about how the cell gets nutrients in and waste out.  The cell is surrounded by the cell membrane, which acts as the gate for everything that needs to pass into and out of the cell. Particles will move freely across the cell membrane until [...]

The Cell

The fundamental unit of life is the cell.  Without at least 1 cell, an organism can’t live.  Even you and I started out as a single cell at one point.  So I present another artistic masterpiece, an animal cell I drew just for you. As you see the cell is labeled an Animal Cell.  There [...]