Biology Essays

Kangaroo Circulatory System
Example essay. Last modified: 31st Jul 2018
Introduction: What are the differences and similarities between the anatomy and physiology of a cat and dog, (a placental mammal) and the anatomy and physiology of a kangaroo? Well, you are about to find out. Intro...

How Does the Body Maintain Acid-Base Balance?
Example essay. Last modified: 31st Jul 2018
Introduction: It is important to regulate chemical balance or homeostasis of body fluids. Acidity or alkalinity has to be regulated. An acid is a substance that lets out hydrogen ions in solution. Strong acid like ...

Separation of Photosynthetic Pigments: Paper Chromatography
Example essay. Last modified: 31st Jul 2018
Introduction: Plant pigments have the ability to absorb visible light, which can be used in order to harvest energy for photochemical reactions. There are a variety of pigments present in plants, and for this exper...

Determining Concentrations with Spectrophotometer
Example essay. Last modified: 31st Jul 2018
Introduction: To learn how to make a spectrophotometer accurately and interpret the data recorded to construct a graph and obtain a standard curve using excel. To learn how mathematical calculations of the absorban...

Functional Groups of Lisinopril
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: The IR spectra of pure showed peaks at which are consistent with the presence of the functional groups of lisinopril (Fig.no.12) Furthermore, the calibration curve of lisinopril obeyed Beer’s la...

Buffering Region of Histidine Monohydrochloride
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: The objective of this experiment is to determine the buffering region of histidine monohydrochloride by titrating histidine with a base, NaOH. By plotting a suitable graph, the pKa values of histidine...

Prevention of Enzymatic Browning in Fruits and Vegetables
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: Polyphenol oxidase (PPO) is known to be a key enzyme in enzymatic browning of fruit, vegetables, beverage and seafood in the food industry. The browning of food causes a great quality loss and economi...

Ohmic Heating in Food Preservation
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: Ohmic heating is also known as joule heating, electric resistance heating, direct electric heating, electro heating and electro conductive heating. It is a process in which alternating electric curren...

Determination of Vitamin C Concentration by Titration
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is a necessary nutrient in the human diet. Fruit juices are among the most common consumer items taken to meet our daily requirements of ascorbic acid. Vitamin C can be deter...

Effects of Heat Treatment on Seed Germination
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: Introduction Seed germination has been found to be influenced by many factors. Some of these include water availability, nutrients, light, incubation, and heat shock (Masamba, 1994). In the natural We...

Firewall Effects on Network Performance | Evaluation
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: In an age where our society relies so heavily on electronic communication, the need for information security is constantly increasing. Given the value and confidential nature of the information that e...

Brief History of Microbiology
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: 1- How Can Microbes Be Classified? Fungi, Protozoa, Algae, Prokaryotes and other organisms of importance to microbiologists B- The Golden Age of Microbiology 1- Is Spontaneous Generation Of Microbial ...

Amylase Activity In Germinating Barley
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: Amylase is a calcium dependent enzyme which hydrolyzes complex carbohydrates at alpha 1,4-linkages to form maltose and glucose. Amylase is an enzyme found in the germinating seeds. Imbibition process ...

Citric Acid to Remove Stains | Experiment
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Knowledge about natural bleaches to remove stain may be useful in our daily life. Natural bleaches can be found in various types of fruits juice and many more. This green ̶...

Effect of Cigarette Smoke on Mold Growth | Experiment
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: The effect of exposed cigarette smoke on the amount of mold growth on bread is analyzed. What exactly is cigarette smoke? What is bread and how do these elements or substances work together to produce...

Integumentary System Essay - Functions and Maintenance
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: The integumentary system is made up of skin, hair, nails, and glands. It is the most visible organ system and one of the most complex. The integumentary system protects the body from the outside world...

Determination of Sugar Content: Biochemical Analysis
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: Determination of sugars (total sugar, reducing sugar and non-reducing sugar) were carried out though Lane and Eynon Method as described by James (1995). Total sugar and reducing sugar: Took 5 g of sam...

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: Cellular respiration and photosynthesis are critical in the continued cycle of energy to sustain life as we define it. Both have several stages in which the creation of energy occurs, and have varied ...

Induction of Beta Galactosidase in E.Coli | Lab Report
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: Aim: To study the effects of IPTG, lactose, glucose, chloramphenicol, rifampicin and streptomycin induction on the units of beta-galactosidase of E.coli Introduction In 1961, a special group of units ...

Pressure Distribution around Circular Cylinder Lab Report
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: The aims of the investigation is to measure the pressure distribution on the surface of a smooth cylinder placed with its axis perpendicular to the flow and to compare it with the distribution predict...

Vitamin C Deterioration in Orange Juice
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: This experimental investigation was designed to examine the deterioration of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) content when placed in conditions with different oxidization and temperature exposure. Home brand...

Overview of Mammography and its Importance
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: Mammography is the radiographic imaging of the breasts. It is a special diagnostic and screening tool of the human breasts. A mammography is done with specific x-ray equipment which is able to find tu...

Characteristics of Tilapia Fish
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: Tilapia is generic name of an African cichlids endemic group. This group is composed of three aquaculture important kind of Oreochromis, Sarotherodon and Tilapia. Various characteristics differentiate...

Bradford Assay: Standard Quantitative Method Determination
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: The Bradford assay is a standard quantitative method for the determination of protein concentrations. Bradford reagent used in the assay contains Coomassie Blue which produces a characteristic blue co...

Compare and Contrast the Development of B and T Cells
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Jul 2018
Introduction: The epithelial surfaces of the body serve as an effective barrier against most microorganisms, and they are rapidly repaired if wounded. Adaptive immunity is initiated when an innate immune response f...