NIGERIA STARTED TO OPERATE ON A REAL FEDERAL STRUCTURE WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE
A. 1922 Clifford constitution B. 1946 Richards constitution C. 1953 London conference D. 1954 Lyttleton constitution ✓ E. 1963 Republican constitution The answer to the question is: D. 1954 Lyttleton constitution The introduction of the 1954 Lyttleton constitution marked a significant milestone in the evolution…
INTRODUCTION TO COSMIDS AND PHAGEMIDS
Cosmids and phagemids are both types of hybrid vectors used in molecular biology for cloning and manipulating DNA. These vectors combine the features of plasmids and bacteriophages, allowing for the efficient cloning of large DNA fragments and the production of…
INTRODUCTION TO GENETIC CIRCUITS AND RECOMBINANT PROTEIN EXPRESSION
Genetic circuits are a set of interconnected genes and regulatory elements that work together to control cellular processes. In the context of optimizing recombinant protein expression, genetic circuits can be designed to enhance the production of desired proteins within host…
INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEASE PROTECTION ASSAY
The Nuclease Protection Assay, also known as the RNase Protection Assay or Ribonuclease Protection Assay, is a highly sensitive and specific technique used to detect, quantify, and analyze the structure and stability of RNA molecules. This method was developed in…
INTRODUCTION TO GENETICALLY ENGINEERED BACTERIA-PRODUCED INSULIN
Genetically engineered bacteria-produced insulin, also known as recombinant DNA insulin, is a type of insulin that is produced through the use of genetically modified bacteria. This process revolutionized the production of insulin and has become the primary method for manufacturing…
INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATIVE SPLICING
Alternative splicing refers to the process by which a single gene can produce multiple different mRNA and protein products through the inclusion or exclusion of specific exons during transcription. This process is crucial for generating protein diversity and functional complexity…
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF MICROSCOPY
Microscopy is the scientific field that involves the use of microscopes to observe and study objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. The development of microscopy has been crucial in advancing our understanding of the…
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BASAL NUCLEI
Basal nuclei, also known as basal ganglia, are a group of nuclei located deep within the brain. Anatomical and functional definition of the basal ganglia Anatomically, it consists of several interconnected structures, including the caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus,…
AN INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANESTHETICS
Physiochemical Theories of Anesthesia: lipid and protein theory The physiochemical theories of anesthesia are explanations that attempt to elucidate how anesthetics produce their effects at the molecular level. Two important theories are the lipid theory and the protein theory. Lipid…
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BIOCHEMISTRY OF LIFE
Introduction The biochemistry of life refers to the chemical processes and reactions that occur within living organisms. It involves the study of the molecules, compounds, and biochemical reactions that are essential for life processes such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and…
INTRODUCTION TO PROGNOSIS
Prognosis refers to the predicted outcome or course of a disease or medical condition. It involves the assessment and estimation of the likely future development of the condition, including the likelihood of recovery, potential complications, and overall expected outcome for…
AN INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a medical procedure used to treat certain mental health conditions, especially severe depression and some forms of schizophrenia. It involves passing electrical currents through the brain to induce controlled seizures. While ECT is generally safe and…
INTRODUCTION TO INBORN ERRORS OF METABOLISM
Inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) encompass a wide range of genetic disorders that affect the body’s ability to convert food into energy or metabolize specific substances. The clinical presentations of IEMs can vary significantly depending on the specific disorder and…
AN INTRODUCTION TO NEUROANATOMY
Radiological CNS Anatomy Review The central nervous system (CNS) is composed of the brain and spinal cord, and it plays a critical role in controlling and coordinating bodily functions. Radiological imaging techniques provide valuable information about the anatomical structures within…
INTRODUCTION TO CVS PHARMACOLOGY
Cardiac & Vascular Regulation The major physiological mechanisms regulating cardiac and vascular functions in the body are primarily controlled by the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Here are some key mechanisms involved: Cardiac Cycle: The…
INTRODUCTION TO CNS PHARMACOLOGY
Action Potential’s Significance Action potential is a crucial concept in neuroscience that plays a fundamental role in neuronal signaling. It refers to the brief electrical event that occurs in the membrane of a nerve cell (neuron) when it is stimulated,…
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY AND ITS BRANCHES
Pharmacology is the scientific discipline that deals with the study of drugs and their effects on living organisms. It encompasses various branches that focus on different aspects of drug research, development, and usage. Here are the definitions of the main…
AN INTRODUCTION TO GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY
Barium Studies Overview Barium studies, also known as contrast studies, are medical imaging procedures that use a contrast agent called barium to visualize the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Barium is a chalky substance that coats the inside of the GI tract,…
AN INTRODUCTION TO STEROIDOGENESIS
Introduction Steroidogenesis is the process by which steroids are synthesized in the body. Steroids are a class of organic compounds that include hormones such as cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone. These hormones play crucial roles in various physiological processes, including metabolism,…
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY
Human anatomy is the scientific study of the structure and organization of the human body. It encompasses various subdivisions that help in understanding the different levels of organization and the specific regions or systems within the body. Here are the…
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMIOSMOTIC MECHANISM
The chemiosmotic mechanism refers to the process by which cells generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate) through the electron transport chain (ETC) in the inner mitochondrial membrane (in eukaryotes) or the plasma membrane (in prokaryotes). The mechanism was first proposed by Peter…
INTRODUCTION TO ABNORMALITIES OF GROWTH
Abnormalities of growth refer to deviations from the normal patterns of physical growth and development. These deviations can be classified into two categories: physiological and pathological abnormalities. 1) Physiological abnormalities of growth are variations from the normal pattern of growth…
INTRODUCTION TO LASER
LASER stands for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.” It is a device that produces a beam of coherent light through the process of stimulated emission. In a LASER, light is produced when excited atoms in a gain medium…
INTRODUCTION TO SALESMANSHIP
Definition of salesmanship Salesmanship is the art of persuading and convincing potential customers to purchase a product or service. It involves using effective communication, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of the product or service to build a relationship with the customer,…
INTRODUCTION TO MINING AND POWER
Minerals are natural, chemical substances which make up the rocks of the earth’s crust. They have certain physical and chemical properties that differentiate them from one another. There are well over 2 000 known minerals scattered very unevenly throughout the…
INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC PACKAGES
Graphic packages are those programs that allow artiste and computer users to use computers to create, edit, display and print graphic images. A graphics package is an application that can be used to create and manipulate images on a computer.…
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT ACCESS
Microsoft Access is a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), designed primarily for home or small business usage. Access is known as a desktop database system because it is functions are intended to be run from a single computer. This is…
INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE
A database is a set of data that has a regular structure and that is organized in such a way that a computer can easily find the desired information. Data is a collection of distinct pieces of information, particularly information…
INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE
Individuals and business enterprises are exposed to risks on daily basis as they carry out their daily activities. These risks, as they happen, bring about unfortunate consequences into one’s life. For example, in the recent times, we have heard of…
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD WIDE WEB
WWW The World Wide Web, or Web, is a very large set of specially formatted documents that are interlinked and can be accessed through the Internet. It is a way of accessing information over the medium of the Internet. It…
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
A programming language is a formal language for communicating with a computer without the ambiguity of human languages. A programming language has to be executed by a computer or design of the language degenerates into a futile intellectual exercise. All…
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
The term ‘computer‘ is derived from the word ‘compute’, which means to calculate. A computer is an electronic machine, devised for performing calculations and controlling operations that can be expressed either in logical or numerical terms. In simple words, a…
INTRODUCTION TO METALWORK MACHINES
Introduction Metalwork is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies or large-scale structures. Types and Functions of Metalwork Machines There are different types of metalwork machine, which include a wide variety of equipment used to…
INTRODUCTION TO HOME ECONOMICS
Home Economics is a broad field of study. It teaches us how to manage ourselves, our resources and our household. It therefore deals with the management of material and non-material things in the family e.g. people, money, food, clothing, housing.…
INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCE
MEANING OF COMMERCE Commerce can simply be defined as all the activities involved in the distribution and exchange of goods and services. In other words, commerce is a branch of production which is concerned with the distribution, exchange of goods…
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MEANING OF BUSINESS Business can be defined as the sum total of all economic activities which people engage in to create, procure or provide desired goods and services to the consumers in proper quantities at suitable times and at satisfactory…
INTRODUCTION TO CARBON
Carbon occurs naturally as diamond and graphite. It also occurs in an impure form as coal and in the combined state as carbon (IV) oxide, natural gas, petroleum and wood. Other sources of carbon are mineral deposits of metallic trioxocarbonates…
INTRODUCTION TO MAP READING
Map work or reading therefore, involves the ability to recognize conventional signs on a map and interpret what those signs mean or represent. A map is a representation of the earth’s surface as it is seen from the above on…
INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY LAND SURVEYING
Land surveying is defined as the process by which measurement of land is made and then represent such measurement by tables, plans or layout for specific purposes. It can also mean the measuring and mapping out of the position, size…
INTRODUCTION TO EARTHQUAKE
An earthquake is the rapid vibration of the earth created by a sudden movement of large sections of rock. An earthquake is a sudden motion or trembling in the earth caused by the abrupt release of slowly accumulated energy. An…
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