Operator

Operator

Operator Definition An operator is a genetic sequence which allows proteins responsible for transcription to attach to the DNA sequence. The gene, or genes, which get transcribed when the operator is bound are known as the operon.  Repressor proteins, which bind to the gene operator, can block transcription factors from binding to the operator. The … Read more

Diploid Cell

Diploid Cell

A diploid cell contains two complete sets of chromosomes in its nucleus, whereas haploid cells only contain a single copy. Most human body cells are diploid, and only the gametes (sperm and egg cells) are haploid. Chromosomes in diploid cells are arranged in homologous pairs. The diploid chromosome number of a cell (2n) is the … Read more

A Step By Step Guide: How to Take Out Student Loans

Student Loans

In the college application process, taking out student loans is an important skill. In most families in America, their personal finances aren’t enough to cover their kids’ college tuition. To pay for college, students turn to loans after exhausting scholarships, grants, and work-study programs. Several student loan options are available when you start looking for … Read more

5 Hardest Engineering Majors

Engineering Majors

There are so many opportunities in engineering that come with earning a degree. There are thousands of students studying engineering every year around the world. There is no doubt that some majors are harder than others. The top 5 hardest engineering majors are chemical, aerospace, biomedical, electrical, and computer engineering.  However, don’t let that scare … Read more

Full Time Student Hours vs. Part Time: What’s the Difference?

Full Time Student

Full-time students enroll in at least 12 credits, which is about four classes per semester. Part-time students are those enrolled in less than 12 credit hours per semester. Part-time students generally spend less time in class during a semester than full-time students. One of the most noticeable differences between part-time and full-time students is the number … Read more