Biology

16 Interesting Facts about Imperfect Fungi

Penicillium roqueforti

Imperfect fungi, also known as Deuteromycota, represent a unique group within the fungal kingdom. What sets them apart is the absence of a known sexual reproductive stage in their life cycle. This lack of sexual reproduction is the defining characteristic of imperfect fungi. In typical fungi, sexual reproduction involves the…
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20 Interesting Facts about Immortal Cells

HeLa cell

Immortal cells, also known as immortalized cells or cell lines, are a fascinating subset of cells with the remarkable ability to divide and replicate indefinitely under laboratory conditions. This means they can continue to reproduce without reaching a natural limit, in contrast to normal cells, which have a finite number…
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