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Macromolecule

"Macromolecules are very large molecules that are formed by the polymerization of smaller molecules called monomers." Table of Contents... View Article

Screw Gauge

For precise measurement of a spherical or a cylindrical object, a screw gauge is the best instrument. An extremely fine-tuned screw gauge can be... View Article

Static Electricity

Electricity is all about the flow of electrons. Our daily life is full of such examples that are related to different types of electricity. For... View Article

Torque On Current Loop

Let us consider a rectangular loop such that it carries a current of magnitude I. If we place this loop in a magnetic field, it experiences a... View Article

Glycolysis

"Glycolysis is the metabolic process that converts glucose into pyruvic acid." Glycolysis is the process in which glucose is broken down to... View Article

Types of Pollination

The majority of flowering plants reproduce sexually i.e., through seed formation. We know sexual reproduction is incomplete without... View Article

Nuclear Reactor

Before we start with the nuclear reactor, a basic understanding of nuclear fission is necessary. Nuclear fission is the process where the nucleus... View Article

Photoperiodism

As we all know, different plants have a variety of physiological, developmental and growth responses towards the light, dark, seasons, exposure... View Article

Types of Cancer

Table of Contents Introduction Types of Cancer Symptoms of Cancer Causes of Cancer Treatment of Cancer Cancer is a serious... View Article

Human Insulin

Table of Contents What is Human Insulin? History Types of Human Insulin Human Insulin - Explanation Human Insulin Examples... View Article

Phototropism

"Photropism is the ability of a plant to grow in the direction of light." "Photo" means light, and "tropism" means turning. Phototropism is the... View Article

Hypocalcaemia

Hypocalcaemia Tetany is the spontaneous tonic muscle contractions due to increased neuronal excitability that occurs as a result of low ECF... View Article

Growth and Development

 From a biological perspective, the terms "growth" and "development" cannot be used interchangeably:  Growth refers to the increase in mass... View Article

Gametophyte

The gametophyte is a stage in the life cycle that is found in all plants and certain species of algae. This process includes both multicellular... View Article