Learn about purines and pyrimidines in biochemistry, including their structures, properties, functions, and sources. Purines and Pyrimidines Recently updated ! This entry was posted on September 16, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 22, 2023)
Compare alkaline vs acidic in chemistry and everyday life with the definitions of the terms and examples. See how they relate to pH. Alkaline vs Acidic Recently updated ! This entry was posted on September 13, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 22, 2023)
Learn about mitosis vs meiosis. Compare and contrast the two forms of cell division, focusing on the difference between them. Mitosis vs Meiosis Recently updated ! This entry was posted on September 12, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 25, 2023)
Learn about the commutative property in math. Get the definition and examples of the property and compare it to the associative property. Commutative Property in Math – Definition and Examples Recently updated ! This entry was posted on September 10, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 22, 2023)
Learn the difference between concave vs convex for lenses, mirrors, polygons, and mathematical functions. See how to remember the difference. Concave vs Convex This entry was posted on September 9, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 16, 2023)
Learn whether two atoms of the same element are identical and see how they can vary. Discover how to identify an atom. Are Two Atoms of the Same Element Identical? This entry was posted on September 6, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 16, 2023)
Learn how many bones are in the human body. Get the number for both adults and infants and learn why the number varies between people. How Many Bones Are in the Human Body? This entry was posted on September 5, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 16, 2023)
Learn what Planck's constant is and why it is important in quantum mechanics. Get the definition and value of h. Planck’s Constant Definition and Value This entry was posted on September 3, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 10, 2023)
Get the nucleotide definition and learn about nucleotide structure, function and synthesis. Get names and examples, too. Nucleotide Definition, Structure, and Function This entry was posted on August 31, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 16, 2023)