In this article, a general overview of binary fission will be presented as well as an in-depth look into some of the genetic machinery required for binary fission to occur. It will also discuss the evolution of binary fission as it relates to alternate cell division systems within various organisms.
Cyanobacteria (Cyan: Blue-green) are a group of small microorganisms, invisible to the naked eye. Among Earth’s scintillating biodiversity, these organisms barely appear remarkable. Yet, despite their size, these bacteria have played a crucial role in the evolution of the Earth as we know it. For more information on Cyanobacteria check out this post!
Plastids are organelles found in most plants and algae. Apart from the crucial role they play in photosynthesis, a process which keeps us all alive, they are vital to the proper functioning of the plant cell. Check out this post for more on plastids!
Ribosomes play a critical role in the protein synthesis inside the cell. Proteins are the building blocks of life and are versatile molecules that are used throughout our bodies. Check out this post for everything you need to know about Ribosomes.
You may have heard that mitochondria is the “powerhouse” of the cell but what does that even mean? In this post we will look at the role of mitochondria in the cell and why it is so important in cell metabolism.
Our ecosystem is an incredibly complex and interconnected web of organisms constantly, producing, transferring, and recycling energy that supports life on the planet. This post explains autotrophs and heterotrophs in the context of energy flow.
