Do Snakes Have Bones?

Snakes

If you have ever watched a snake move, there were probably two things about it that impressed you. The first, of course, was simply the mysterious ways in which a snake moves. You do not see any legs, the body does not seem to have anything to push or pull it, and yet there it is, … Read more

Do Butterflies Migrate?

Butterflies

Everybody knows that birds migrate. This means that during certain seasons they travel over special routes. But few people realize that many butterflies, and some moths, also migrate. One example of this is the painted-lady butterfly. Each spring it travels from Mexico to California. In Europe, the same kind of butterfly crosses the Mediterranean in … Read more

Do Bats Have Teeth?

Do Bats Have Teeth

There are more than 2,000 kinds of bats, end so naturally, there are many differences among them. Most bats eat insects, but there are bats in the warm tropics that eat fruit or the pollen of flowers. And there are still other bats that eat fish, or smaller bats, Britain’s biggest bat is the noctule … Read more

Do Ants Always Live In Colonies?

Do Ants Always Live In Colonies

Not only do ants always live in colonies, but the way they organize these colonies is one fascinating thing about them. They may live in colonies of several hundred thousand or in colonies with as few as 12 members. They may have their homes entirely underground, or in wood, or in a high mound, or … Read more

What Are The Differences Between DNA Polymerase vs RNA Polymerase?

DNA Polymerase vs RNA Polymerase

The two polymerases DNA and RNA polymerases have strikingly different properties. While DNA polymerase can synthesize a new DNA strand from a preexisting one, RNA polymerase can only transcribe an RNA strand into a DNA molecule. This fundamental difference underlies the different roles these enzymes play in vivo. In this article, we will explore these … Read more