The Glyoxylate Cycle (Steps involved, Significance and Regulation)
In plants, certain invertebrates and some microorganisms (including E. coli and yeast), acetate can serve both as an energy-rich fuel and as a source of […]
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Human teeth: Types, Dental formula, Structure, Composition and Functions
Teeth are present on both the jaws; borne by the pre-maxillae and maxillae of the upper jaw and mandibles of the lower jaw. Human teeth […]
Transpiration: Mechanism, Types, Factors affecting transpiration, Biological significance and Disadvantages
Plants absorb a large quantity of water from the soil by root hairs and only a small part (1-2%) of this water is utilized by […]
Vacuoles: Structure, Types and Functions
Vacuoles are membrane bound cell organelles found almost in all the cells. They are small in animal cells whereas fungi and plants have large vacuoles. […]
Regulation of gene expression of Lac Operon in E. coli
Regulation of gene expression involves two steps; transcription and translation to form a complete protein or enzyme. Some enzymes are required under certain conditions but […]
Disorders and injuries associated with skeleton and joints
Any violent movement, such as jump, fall or knock, may cause injury to the skeleton. There are various types of injuries or disorders related to […]
Differences between Red and White skeletal muscle fibers
S.N. Red Muscle Fibers White Muscle Fibers 1. They are dark red with abundant pigment, myoglobin. They are light in color as they have very […]
Differences between valve and transistor
S.N. Valve Transistor 1. Also known as vacuum tube or electron tube or tube, valve is a device that controls the flow of electric current […]
Tollen’s test or Silver mirror test: Principle, Requirements, Procedure, Result Interpretation and Limitations
Tollen’s test is a chemical test used to distinguish reducing sugars from non-reducing sugars. It is also known as silver mirror test since free silver […]
Antibody mediated immune response (AMI) and its effector mechanism
Antibody mediated immune response (AMI) and its effector functions Antibody-mediated immune response is the host defense mechanism that is mediated by antibodies present in the […]