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Homozygous is a word that refers to a particular gene that has identical alleles on both homologous chromosomes. It is referred to by two capital letters (XX) for a dominant trait, and two lowercase letters (xx) for a recessive trait. Effects of Homozygous Genes Following are some examples of homozygous genes. The dominant trait for eye color […]

Homonyms are two words that are spelled the same and sound the same, but have different meanings. The word “homonym” comes from the prefix “homo,” which means the same, and the suffix “-nym,” which means name. Therefore, a homonym is a word that has the same name as another word, meaning that the two words look […]

Has your instructor assigned an essay about a film? Are you unsure where to begin? No problem. A few tips will make the essay easier to write. While watching the film, write down things that strike you as important. Make a few notes while watching the film. Now, it is time to gather information about […]

Homology refers to two things that have an equivalent role or relationship. Homology is important in comparative biology since it makes it possible to determine if two different animals or plants share a common ancestor. Essentially, homology in this context means that there are two species that have related parts that do similar things, but that […]

Put quite simply, a homograph is a group (usually a pair) of words that are spelled the same way, and may or may not be pronounced the same way, although the difference in pronunciation is often just a shift in the accented syllable. There is a whole class of homographs that end in -ate, usually with one […]

One of the most difficult tasks facing many students in high school and university English courses is coming to grips with difficult poetry. Unlike novels and short stories, poetry is not tied to the clear communication of a plot and it can be totally devoid of characters. As a result, many students find themselves at a […]

A homogeneous mixture is simply any mixture that is uniform in composition throughout. Below, you will find many examples of homogeneous mixtures. Everyday Homogeneous Mixtures Here are some homogeneous mixtures: Water itself is an example of a homogeneous mixture. It often contains dissolved minerals and gases, but these are dissolved throughout the water. Tap water and rain […]

A homily is a speech or sermon given by a priest in a Roman Catholic Church after a scripture has been read. The purpose of the homily is to provide insight into the meaning of the scripture and relate it to the lives of the parishioners of the church. A homily may also be a long speech […]

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, was passed to protect an employee’s health insurance coverage when they lose or change jobs. It also has provisions to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of identifiable health information. Everyone’s medical situation is different; however, this article strives to help define HIPAA by providing you with […]

Hindsight bias is a term used in psychology to explain the tendency of people to overestimate their ability to have predicted an outcome that could not possibly have been predicted. In essence, the hindsight bias is sort of like saying “I knew it!” when an outcome (either expected or unexpected) occurs – and the belief that one actually […]