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Amwoga Khalwale What Is Nutrient Agar? Nutrient agar is a general purpose/basal medium that support the growth of a wide range of non-fastidious organisms (microbes that grow and thrive without specific nutritional or environmental conditions). It is commonly used for cultivation and maintenance of microbial cultures for scientific study or identification. It typically contains (mass/volume): 0.5% Peptone – this … Read more
What Is Pound? Pound is the official national currency of the United Kingdom and it is only used in the United Kingdom and on the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. It is also referred to as pound sterling or simply pound. It is considered a key currency with particular importance in international trade. The … Read more
What is a Sense Strand? A sense strand, or coding strand, is the DNA strand within double-stranded DNA that carries the translatable code in the 5’ to 3’ direction. Its complementary strand is called antisense strand, which does not carry the translatable code and serves as template during transcription. The sense strand of DNA has … Read more
What Is Nintendo Wii? The Wii was the seventh generation home video game console released by Nintendo in 2006 and an upgrade to its predecessor, GameCube. This console introduced motion controlled gaming to a wide audience of Nintendo fans and people who didn’t traditionally play video games. It’s often credited with having made video games … Read more
What is a Striated Muscle? Striated muscle also referred to as skeletal muscle is a form of muscle tissue mainly found attached to the bones by bundles of collagen fibres known as tendons. This muscle is generally under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system. It is marked by transverse dark and light bands … Read more
What is a Zip Code? Zip codes are specific numbers allocated to different geographical locations and used as the reference method for individuals delivering mails and packages. It was introduced by United States Postal Services in early 1943. The format of the Zip code is such that the first digit represents a specific group of … Read more
Abstract Class An abstract class is a class that is declared abstract — it may or may not include abstract methods. Abstract classes cannot be instantiated, but they can be subclassed. An abstract class may have static fields and static methods. When an abstract class is subclassed, the subclass usually provides implementations for all of the abstract methods in its … Read more
White Sperm/Semen Semen, also referred to as seminal fluid, is a fluid that is emitted from the male reproductive tract and that contains sperm cells, which are capable of fertilizing the female eggs. Semen also contains other liquids known as seminal plasma, which help to keep the sperm cells viable. Semen is a thick, white … Read more
Understanding needs and wants is a cornerstone of personal finance and sound decision-making. In a world brimming with endless temptations and ever-changing desires, it becomes imperative to discern between what we truly require for sustenance and fulfillment and what merely allures us momentarily. This article looks into the difference between needs and wants, shedding light … Read more
Square Planar Complexes In square planar molecular geometry, a central atom is surrounded by constituent atoms, which form the corners of a square on the same plane. The geometry is prevalent for transition metal complexes with d8 configuration. This includes Rh(I), Ir(I), Pd(II), Pt(II), and Au(III). Notable examples include the anticancer drugs cisplatin [PtCl2(NH3)2] and carboplatin. … Read more