Microbes
Scientists Say: Nucleus
Nucleus comes from the Latin term “nuc,” meaning nut or kernel. In science there are lots of nuclei. Every one of them is the center of something.
MS-LS1-2
Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.
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Health & MedicineRemdesivir is looking even better at fighting COVID-19
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BrainExplainer: How our eyes make sense of light
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ChemistryThis tube worm’s glowing slime may help sustain its own shine
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