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Biology 101: Microfilaments vs Microtubules in Cell Biology

By Moosmosis on 4 May 2021 • ( 11 Comments )

Microfilaments and microtubules are both important elements of the cytoskeleton, maintaining the structure and integrity of the cell, but there are several differences between microfilaments and microtubules. In this article, we share this information on microfilaments versus microtubules.

Microfilament and Microtubulues are made from different individual subunits. Microfilaments are made from ACTIN, while microtubules are made from TUBULIN.

Cell Membrane: What types of molecules can pass through the cell plasma membrane?

By Moosmosis on 1 Aug 2019 • ( 16 Comments )

In this lesson, we explain what types of molecules can pass through the cell plasma membrane and what are the factors that determine whether a molecule can cross a cell membrane: Quick and Easy Explanation on the Cell Membrane

Cornerstones of Microbiology: History of Robert Hooke and Anton van Leeuwenhoek

By Moosmosis on 1 Sep 2018 • ( 11 Comments )

History biography summary of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek and Robert Hooke, including their discoveries, cell theory as Fathers of Microbiology

Size Scales of Cell Biology

By Moosmosis on 17 Sep 2015 • ( 5 Comments )

This lesson discusses the size scales relevant to cell biology.

Biology 101: The 7 Characteristics of Living Things and the Origin of Life

By Moosmosis on 1 Sep 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

What makes something living? What are the characteristics of living things? All life has a common origin, but how do we know? This lesson examines various characteristics that define life and the origin of life. Various famous scientists and their biological discoveries are also discussed.

Cell Membrane Fluidity: Factors That Influence and Increase the Cell Membrane Fluidity

By Moosmosis on 7 Jul 2015 • ( 12 Comments )

The cell membrane is a mosaic and fluid structure. This lesson explains the factors that affect cell membrane fluidity, increase and decrease membrane fluidity of the phospholipid bilayer.