In a previous post, we learned that DNA is the genetic material of the cells, and one of its most important functions is that it contains genes that carry the information for the determination of the hereditary characteristics. However, scientists were… Continue Reading
DNA or Deoxyribonucleic acid is the genetic material of all the cells and most viruses, with the exception of some viruses that use another type of nucleic acid, called RNA or Ribonucleic acid. As we will see in the following… Continue Reading
We have already talked about how eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms organize their cells in order to carry out their functions in efficient ways. But how are the different cellular parts (or organelles in eukaryotes) formed and how do they carry… Continue Reading