Recent Biology Questions

• Is black hair natural?

  23 min ago - Yes, Asians and Africans have black hair. ChaCha!

• Are hiatal hernias hereditary?

  23 min ago - It is thought that hiatal hernias are caused by a larger-than...

• How many chromosome do human gametes normally contain?

  23 min ago - Chromosomes are strands of DNA that carry the genes and trans...

• Why do living organisms need nutrients?

  24 min ago - Living organisms need nutrients to use as fuel to keep their ...

• Which of the following best describes the genetic material a person receives from his or her father?

  24 min ago - 22 autosomes & an X or Y chromosome. Have a ChaCha Day!

• If everybody on the earth farted at the same time what would happen?

  24 min ago - If everyone on earth farted at the same time and all the meth...

• Why is the shape of a molecule important?

  24 min ago - This is because all DNA has a rope-like structure. The double...

• What are different forms of a gene?

  25 min ago - Proto-oncogenes Tumour suppressor genes Angiogenic genes Meta...

• What does a gallbladder do?

  25 min ago - The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped muscular sack that act...

• What is the process by which a molecule of DNA is copied into a strand of RNA?

  25 min ago - Transcription is the process by which DNA is "transcribed" in...

• What muscles are attached to the hip bone?

  25 min ago - There are numerous muscles which attach to or cover the hip j...

• What is the average height for females at the age of 16?

  25 min ago - The average height for females at the age of 16 is 5 foot 4 i...

• Where does the synthesis of protein take place?

  26 min ago - The first stage of protein synthesis is called transcription,...

• What pH in food is best to grow pathogenic bacteria?

  26 min ago - Bacteria grow best in an environment that is neutral or sligh...

• What is the purpose of the circulatory system?

  26 min ago - The real function & purpose of the Circulatory system is to k...

• What is glucose produced in during photosynthesis?

  27 min ago - In animals and fungi, glucose is the result of the breakdown ...

• Does yeast always live in conditions where their consumption of energy is optimal?

  27 min ago - Yeasts are very common in the environment, but are usually is...

• How is mRNA translated to a protein once in the cytoplasm?

  27 min ago - The mRNA is translated by the ribsome once in the cytoplasm. ...

• What is Linnaeus' system of classification based upon?

  27 min ago - Noting or pertaining to a system of botanical classification ...

• What is the term for the group of proteins that organized and condenses long strands of DNA into tight coils?

  27 min ago - Sets of three nucleotides, known as codons, each correspond t...

• Is Color blindness a recessive or a dominant trait?

  27 min ago - The trait for color blindness is in fact recessive! Thanks fo...

• Where is the hamstring located in the body?

  27 min ago - The hamstrings are at the back of your thigh. They help to st...

• What organ is in the right side of your stomach?

  27 min ago - There are no organs inside your stomach, but the pancreas is ...

• How many ATP molecules are produced in cellular respiration?

  27 min ago - A net total of 36 ATP molecules per molecule of glucose is pr...

• What does it DO to the cells?

  27 min ago - Plan B contains two pills with a larger dose of levonorgestre...

• Does cracking you knuckles really make them bigger?

  28 min ago - Cracking your knuckles does not make them bigger. However, yo...

• What is the scientific name for fingers and toes?

  28 min ago - Fingers and toes are digits. The fingers are referred to as t...

• What is the difference between an organism’s genotype and its phenotype?

  28 min ago - The genotype of an organism is the class to which it belongs ...

• What Define organ system?

  28 min ago - A collection of organs that have related roles in an organism...

• What is the basis classifying organisms into groups?

  28 min ago - Biologists divide up living organisms into groups, according ...

• What cell structure is unique to plant cells?

  29 min ago - Plant cells are eukaryote cells that differ in several key re...

• What is the difference between heterozygous and homozygous?

  29 min ago - Homozygous occurs when two genes are the same. Heterozygous o...

• Where does the baldness gene come from?

  29 min ago - Male Pattern Baldness is hereditary, and linked to your mothe...

• What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

  29 min ago - The cell cycle is the process of reproduction of the cell. Du...

• What type oforganic molecule reqs the action of emulsifiers to be successfully digested?

  29 min ago - Fat molecules. Water molecule is polar, and therefore water i...

• What does Y chromosome make?

  29 min ago - The presence of the Y chromosome determines that a zygote wil...

• Where is DNA located in eukaryotes?

  29 min ago - In eukaryotes, the DNA is in the nucleus of the cell. In prok...

• Can you explain how a cells DNA can limit the cells size?

  29 min ago - DNA has little to do with it. Volume grows faster than surfac...

• What is an example of archaebacteria?

  29 min ago - Escherichia coli is an example of an archaebacteria. ChaCha on!

• What is the skeleton of a coral made of?

  29 min ago - Coral skeletons are made of protein and calcite. Text us agai...

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