Differences between animal cells and plant cells
S.N. Animal cell Plant cell 1. It is enclosed by a thin, flexible, living plasma membrane only. It is enclosed by a thick, dead cell […]
Biology
Inorganic and Organic components of Life
A cell is composed of a variety of molecules called biomolecules. The biomolecules determine the structure and function of different cells. Aggregation of various types […]
Characteristics and economic importance of family Liliaceae
This family is commonly known as Lily family. These plants are normally grown or cultivated for vegetable purpose. The plants are found in temperate and […]
Characteristic features and economic importance of family Gramineae
This family is also known as Poaceae family. The family consists of plants that are generally cultivated as crop plants for food. They are terrestrial, […]
Characteristic features and economic importance of family Compositae or Asteraceae
This family is also known as Daisy family. It includes the plants that are normally cultivated for ornamental flowers as well as for oil value. […]
Differences between Anopheles and Culex
S.N. Anopheles Culex A. Egg Egg 1. They are laid horizontally and singly on the water surface. They are laid vertically in cluster (or raft […]
Differences between centipedes and millipedes
S.N. Centipedes Millipedes 1. The body is dorso-ventrally flat. The body is cylindrical. 2. The body is divided into two segments; head and trunk. The […]
Characteristics and economic importance of family Solanaceae
This is a family of wide distribution. Plants are terrestrial and are adapted to grow in temperate and tropical places, growing wild in shady places. […]
Characteristics and economic importance of family Leguminosae
This family is also known as Papilionaceae or Fabaceae or commonly known as pea family. It is considered to be the second largest family of […]
Types of inflorescence in plants
Inflorescence is the reproductive shoot, bearing a number of flowers. It may be terminal or axillary in position. It is of two types; viz. racemose […]