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Cellulose
A naturally occurring polymer of glucose that forms cell walls in plants and gives them strength and rigidity. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Condensation reaction
A reaction in which two molecules join together while eliminating a smaller molecule, usually water. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Respiration
The chemical reaction that takes place in all living cells to release energy from glucose. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Monomer
A small molecule that can chemically bond in chains or groups to other similar molecules, to form larger molecules called polymers. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Homeostasis
The maintenance of a stable internal environment. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Starch
A carbohydrate made of long chains of repeated glucose building blocks. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Glucose
A simple sugar that plays a very important role in all living things. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Empirical formula
A formula that shows the simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Fermentation: Converting Carbohydrates into Other Products
The process by which microorganisms can convert carbohydrates into other products. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Photosynthesis: How Plants Convert Sunlight into Energy
Journey into the chloroplast, where photosynthesis takes place, to learn how plants convert sunlight into usable chemical energy - one of the most vital processes on Earth. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Leaves are small...
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Photosynthesis and Starch
We put three different plants under different conditions to demonstrate that both light and carbon dioxide are needed for photosynthesis to occur. A leaf from each plant is taken and heated in ethanol to remove the pigment. These are...
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Anaerobic Respiration: Observing Yeast's Oxygen-Free Energy Production
We use yeast to let us observe anaerobic respiration. The yeast is added to warm water and glucose. A layer of oil is placed over the solution so that no oxygen is available. The solution starts to bubble and the gas produced passes...
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Screaming Jelly Baby
We add a jelly baby to a boiling tube containing potassium chlorate. When the chemicals react, gas is rapidly produced. The screaming sound is created as the gas escapes from the tube. The sweet burns brightly as the reaction occurs....
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Aerobic Respiration: Observing Oxygen Use in Maggots
We use maggots to let us observe aerobic respiration. The maggots are placed over sodium hydroxide in a specimen tube. A bung and delivery tube are attached to the specimen tube that feed into a boiling tube of coloured water. In the...
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Insulin and Diabetes
Over 400 million people suffer from diabetes globally. What is diabetes, how is it caused, and what role does insulin play in its onset and treatment? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Insulin is a hormone that controls glucose...
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The Cell Membrane
Journey inside the cell to see how the cell membrane acts as both a barrier and an entrance. How does it take in nutrients while keeping out potentially damaging molecules? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. The cell membrane...
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You are one big chemical reaction
Did you know you are one big walking talking chemical reaction? Material processes - Changing materials - Chemical reactions Learning Points Chemical reactions happen inside the human body. Respiration is a chemical reaction that...
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Sloth vs cheetah
The sloth and the cheetah have different energy needs. This is reflected in their diet. Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - Storing energy Learning Points Stored energy is a type of potential energy. All animals store the...
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Photosynthesis
Plants have the amazing ability to make their own food, but how do they do it? Life processes - Green plants - Plant uses Learning Points Leaves contain chlorophyll that absorbs light energy from the Sun. Green plants make their own food...
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जाइलम और फ्लोएम: पौधों में परिवहन | पौधे | जीवविज्ञान | FuseSchool Hindi
इस वीडियो में पौधों में परिवहन प्रणालियों का वर्णन किया गया है। इसमें बताया गया है कि पौधे पानी, खनिजों, ग्लूकोस और अमीनो एसिड को कैसे संचालित करते हैं। वीडियो में यह समझाया गया है कि पौधों में जलनलिका (जैलम) और प्रवाहित वाहिकाएँ कैसे...
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Understanding Diabetes: Types, Causes, and Management
This video discusses the different types of diabetes and their causes. It explains that type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body cannot produce insulin, while type 2 diabetes is linked to lifestyle factors and insulin...
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The Cycle of Life: Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Review
Review the critical concepts of how matter and energy interact in natural systems. This video summarizes the energy processes in organisms and ecosystems, highlighting photosynthesis in plants, energy transfer through food consumption,...
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Harnessing the Sun: How Plants Turn Light into Life
Unveil the secrets of how plants harness sunlight to create energy through the process of photosynthesis. This video delves into the roles of chlorophyll and chloroplasts in converting water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight into glucose and...
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Winter Appetites: Why We Crave Heavier Foods
Dive into the fascinating world of winter eating habits and discover why we tend to choose richer, calorie-dense foods during the colder months. Learn about the body's thermoregulation process and how it influences our dietary choices,...