The nervous system consists of specialised cells called neurons. These neurons can receive and transmit signals. It helps us in perceiving and... View Article
Classical taxonomy was based on only a few morphological characteristics. Modern taxonomy takes into consideration all the aspects of organisms... View Article
Mesosomes are the infoldings of the cell membrane in a prokaryotic cell. They are thought to take part in cell division, DNA replication and also... View Article
Viruses can replicate only inside a living cell using the host machinery. Viruses can reproduce by two processes, namely, Lytic cycle and... View Article
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is composed of a membrane-bound and interconnected network of flattened tubular structures. They are present in... View Article
Species is the basic unit of taxonomy. It contains a group of interbreeding animals, which produce fertile offspring. The genus contains a lot of... View Article
Both a dorsal hollow nerve cord and notochord are characteristic features of chordates. The nerve cord is a nervous tissue present above the... View Article
It is a type of racemose inflorescence with indefinite growth of the main axis. The main axis is unbranched and drooping. It bears sessile... View Article
The cytoskeleton is important for maintaining the shape and motility of the cell. They constitute a network of protein filaments present in the... View Article
Centriole is present in animal cells. They play a critical role during cell division. They help in the organisation and positioning of spindle... View Article
Flowering plants are called angiosperms. Angiosperms have male and female reproductive structures present in a flower. It is a characteristic... View Article
Tissues are a cluster of cells, which work together to perform a particular function. The different types of tissues working together are called... View Article
Psilotum is fern-like vascular plants, also known as whisk ferns. Most of them are homosporous, while some may be heterosporous. Explore more:... View Article
Plants reproduce both by sexual and asexual mode. In an asexual mode of reproduction, new plants are obtained without producing seeds. In the... View Article
Yes. Foliage mainly refers to the leafy parts of a plant. It may also refer to a single leaf or a leafy canopy of many trees or plants. Explore... View Article
No. A nuclear pore is a component of a nuclear pore complex found within the nuclear envelope and nucleus of the eukaryotic cell. Explore more:... View Article
There is only one female flower in a cyathium. Explore more: Parts of a Flower Stay tuned with BYJU’S to learn more in detail about flowers,... View Article
