Cell Membrane Transport | 6 Types with Examples
Cell membrane is a delicate organ of the cell which regulates movement of substances into and outside the cell. The cell membrane transport occurs in two major ways like 1. Passive transport Passive diffusion Facilitated diffusion Osmosis. 2. Active transport. Sodium potassium pump Bulk transport (phagocytosis and pinocytosis) Cell Membrane Transport The structure of cell […]
Read MoreLeaf anatomy | Both Internal and External with Labelled Diagram
Leaves are the main photosynthetic organs of the plant. Anatomy of leaf is the detailed study of internal structure of a leaf, usually revealed by its dissection. Leaves are responsible for converting sunlight and carbon dioxide into glucose, which is used to provide energy to the plant. Leaves are classified into mainly two types based […]
Read MoreNucleic Acid Chemistry and Structure in Detail
Nucleic acids are molecules of high molecular weight formed by thousands of nucleotides. Nucleic acids are of two types- deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The primary function of the nucleic acids is to store and transmit genetic information from one generation to another. Nucleic acids can be digested by lysosomic enzymes. Nucleic Acid […]
Read MoreDNA Replication |Step by Step Process and Enzymes involved
Reproduction is an important process for propagation of living organism. To facilitate reproduction the genetic material in the cell of the organism needs to be multiplied so that the genetic characters can be passed off into the offspring. The genetic material of most organisms is usually DNA while RNA acts as a messenger. Structure The […]
Read MoreHerbivores vs Carnivores | Important Differences in 15 Points
Herbivores are the animals which rely on vegetation for food. While carnivores depend on other animals for their food needs. However there are many other variations. Herbivores vs Carnivores Sl.No Characteristics Herbivores Carnivores 1 Nomenclature The term ‘herbivores’ comes from the Latin word ‘herba’ means green plants. Herbivores are plant eaters The term carnivores come […]
Read MoreLife Cycle of Frog | Metamorphosis from Tadpole to Adult
The whole life cycle of a frog occurs in three stages: Egg Tadpole (larva) Adult frog The development of tadpole (juvenile state) into an adult frog is called metamorphosis. By this a of young larva of frog changes into an adult. To lay eggs, the female frog should mate in the breeding season to ensure […]
Read MoreChloroplast Structure and Function in detail with Labelled Diagram
The leaves of the trees are colored in different shades of green. This color is imparted due to the presence of various pigments present in the cells of the leaves. The 3 types of pigments present in plants are chlorophyll, carotenoids, and anthocyanins. Chlorophyll imparts the green color to plants. Plastids are membrane-bound cytoplasmic organelles […]
Read MoreTypes of plant cells | Their Examples and Functions
The cells of plants are broadly divided into two types. The permanent tissues generally don’t divide further. The types of plant cells are Parenchyma Collenchyma, and Sclerenchyma. However, these cells are arranged into tissues as Simple tissues Complex tissues Simple tissues Simple tissues making up the ground layers in plants. They are of three types […]
Read MoreTypes of Algae based on their Characters and Size
Algae are simple, photosynthetic, non-flowering, aquatic eukaryotic organisms that do not develop reproductive organs. There are different types of algae like Euglenophyta Chrysophyta Pyrophyta Chlorophyta Rhodophyta Phaeophyta Xanthophyta Algae can be unicellular or multicellular organisms. Algae habitats in both fresh and marine waters, in the form of free-floating or attached to the substratum. The multicellular […]
Read MoreDifference between RNA and DNA in Shape, Chemistry, Function etc.
DNA and RNA are both nucleic acids which are present in almost all the living cells. There are few differences between the RNA and DNA due to which their role and function in the body varies considerably. Difference between RNA and DNA Sl.No Characteristics RNA DNA 1 Shape RNA is present as a singlestrand in […]
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