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The Cell

Tag:Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular BiologyWhat is a cell?
The simple definition for a cell is a fundamental unit of life. A cell is a living system, capable of metabolism, carrying out its biochemical reactions essential for the normal functioning of the cells. There are various type of cells, e.g. bacteria cell, animal cells, plant cells etc. Animal […]

How we become who we are today? – A DNA Odyssey

Tag:Biochemistry, Molecular BiologyWe become who we are today because of:

DNA

Environment. The environment shapes our thought and behavior, and numerous genes are directly and indirectly influenced by numerous environmental factors, e.g. food.

For the start, I will be focusing on how the DNA determines who we are today.
What is DNA?
DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid). I understand this […]



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