Biology Essays

Cell Junctions and Their Functions
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd May 2018
Introduction: Cells are the small parts of human body. They are organized to form tissues. They are linked together by cell junctions and are supported by a matrix which they themselves secrete. The connection betw...

Anaphylaxis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd May 2018
Introduction: Summary: Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction (1) in the response of immune system, or life-threatening allergic reaction. It is more harmful than any other allergic reaction. In severe cases, i...

Naphthalene and Biphenyl Separation Experiment
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd May 2018
Introduction: Napthalene and biphenyl mixture is a binary mixture of substances where the substances are very similar to each other as can be observed from their structures. Due to their similarities in physical pr...

Effect of Temperature on Plant Physiology | Experiment
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd May 2018
Introduction: Abstract The physiological processes of many organisms are sensitive to temperature. In order to see this effect of temperature, we examined the heart rate of a Daphnia magna over a range of different...

Effect of Caffeine on Blood Pressure Experiment
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd May 2018
Introduction: Isobel Burton Explore the Effect of Drinking 171mg (approx.) of Caffeine (Coffee) a Day on the Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure of Healthy Women. – Contents (Jump to) Abstract Research a...

Salbutamol Drug Analysis Methods
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd May 2018
Introduction: Salbutamol is a short acting ß2 adrenergic receptor agonist. It is a bronchodilator medicine used in conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, bronchitis and other ...

Principal Component Analysis (PCA) in Animal Breeding
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd May 2018
Introduction: REVIEW OF LITERATURE Global Animal data bank for genetic resources documents more than 14,017 breeds of domesticated livestock species in over 181 countries. However, this is underestimations of indi...

Health and Safety in a Hospital Lab Importance
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Natalie Pigott M1/D1: Explain and evaluate the need for health, safety and security requirements in the hospital lab you have chosen In the haematology lab, nearly every sample being analysis conta...

Analysis of Acidic Contents of Vinegar | Experiment
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Introduction Vinegar is an acetic liquid produced from the oxidation of ethanol (C2H5OH) by acetic acid bacteria. Astonishingly, traces of vinegar have been found in Egyptian urns dating as far back a...

Serotonin Function and Mechanism of Antidepressant Action
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Neurotransmitters are chemicals located and released in the brain to allow an impulse from one nerve cell to pass to another nerve cell. There are approximately 50 neurotransmitters identified. There ...

Next Generation DNA Sequencing Technologies
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Motivation: Recent technological advancements in the field of genomics have resulted in Next Generation DNA Sequencing Technologies. These technologies have created hype among scientists since they en...

Effects of Light Intensity on Photosynthetic Rate of Spinach
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Title An investigation on the effects of varying light intensity on the photosynthetic rate in Spinacia oleracea (spinach) leaf slices. Introduction Like many molecular processes, the metabolic pathw...

Renal Dialysis: Biochemistry and Haematology Changes
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: 1. The basis of the changes from normal that occur in the blood biochemistry and haematology during renal failure Function of kidneys The kidneys excrete metabolism wastes from the body, e.g. urea. Th...

Significance of Water Activity in Food Quality
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: The importance of water activity aw in food systems cannot be overemphasized. Throughout history water activity in food has been controlled by optimizing its usage either through drying, addition of s...

Functional Genomics and Proteomics
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Title: Proteomics has four branches that include sequence and structural proteomics, expression proteomics, interaction proteomics and functional proteomics. Provide one example for each branch and d...

Lymphatic Filariasis Disease: Causes and Treatments
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Abstract Lymphatic Filariasis is a disease that is on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) top ten list of diseases to eliminate by 2020. Left untreated and undetected, it can lead to a conditi...

Urea Recycling in Ruminants
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Animals have a certain state of protein metabolism, varying from negative to positive protein balances. This balance level is influenced e.g. by the efficiency of nitrogen (N) utilization in animals. ...

Industrial Production of Xanthan Gum
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Xanthan Gum Production Industrial production of Xanthan gum started in 1970’s. Over the years it became one of the most important industrially produced anionic heterolpolyasaccharide. Reason for ...

Natural Antiseptics vs Medical Antiseptics
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Abstract This extended experimental investigation was commenced to see how natural antiseptics compared to man-made medical antiseptics, on Serratia marcescens bacteria culture. The results showed th...

Light Microscope and Electron Microscope Comparison
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction:   Light Microscope Electron Microscope (EM) How it works The stage of the microscope holds slides containing specimens. You can adjust the stage adding further light or move it allowing ...

The Occurrence and Function of Play Behaviour in Mammals
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Summary Play in mammals is a widely reported behaviour. It tends to occur in younger mammals and diminishes as they reach adulthood. Play in young mammals often mimics adult behaviour that is essenti...

Methods of Stopping Kinetic Transesterification Reactions
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Abstract The realisation that fossil fuel resources are limited, together with the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributed to the development of alternative fuels. Among the alternatives ...

Biotechnology Advantages and Disadvantages
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: INTRODUCTION Generally, biotechnology is the manipulation of living organisms and organic materials that help to meet our basic needs. According to International Unions of Pure and Applied Chemistry ...

Benefits of Fungi: An Overview
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: Fungi play a critical role in our ecosystem and host systems more than many realize. Fungi are a large group of eukaryotic organisms that encompass different characteristics that allow them to have mu...

Coconut Water for Urinary Tract Pathogens Treatment
Example essay. Last modified: 21st May 2018
Introduction: INTRODUCTION Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the common term for the heterogenous group of conditions in which there is growth of bacteria in the urinary tract.1 UTIs occur in 3-5% of girls and 1% of...