Enzymes perform many functions in the body - but they are most important for speeding up the rate of a chemical reaction in the human body. If... View Article
Vision and visual acuity drastically varies among different species of insects. Some, such as dragonflies have extremely large compound eyes in... View Article
Usually, eating a diet rich in iron can help in the production of red blood cells. Read more by registering at BYJU’S NEET. Explore more... View Article
Liver has two lobes, each with an uneven shape and size. It is also the heaviest internal organ, with an average weight of 1.5 kilograms. It... View Article
The average size of a human skin cell is about 0.03 millimeters across. A single human sperm cell is about 0.05 millimeters in length. For... View Article
Protists such as seaweed is an important food source in many countries. Today, research is also hinting at using algae as a alternative fuel... View Article
Prokaryotes have been used since ages to produce products such as bread, cheese and yoghurt. Today, many prokaryotes are also know to be... View Article
Lichens are primarily seen as a source of food across many cultures. Moreover, lichens have been used as traditional medicine for ages. From an... View Article
Ever since the Industrial Revolution, humans have been pumping large quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This in turn, has caused... View Article
Ferns are commonly used as ornamental plants as well as a source of food. Some studies have also hinted that ferns could be useful in removing... View Article
Most species of whales are harmless. However, killer whales which were in captivity have been documented to cause fatal and non fatal attacks on... View Article
Humpback whales are generally docile and do not exhibit aggressive nor predatory behavior towards humans. However, it might defend itself if it... View Article
Most claims of gold being beneficial for the body is pseudoscience. It is also not an essential mineral nor trace element. Hence, the body does... View Article
No, anatomically, humans have only one stomach. Stomach is a muscular structure found on the left side of the upper abdomen. It is functional in... View Article
Yes, humans showcase anaerobic respiration - especially during heavy or strenuous exercises. After exhausting the available ATP, the muscles use... View Article
Most insects can recognize each other and their potential predators. However, studies to determine whether insects can recognise humans are still... View Article
Yes, humans use lactic acid fermentation. This occurs when the body requires a lot of energy, even after spending the ATP stored in the cells.... View Article
Yes, nitrogen is an important elements for survival. However, humans cannot use the nitrogen in the air, and instead need to consume plants and... View Article
