Vacuoles serve the following functions: Storage of salts, minerals, pigments and proteins within the cell Isolate metabolic waste that might be... View Article
The end products of digestion are as follows: Carbohydrates > broken down into monosaccharides like glucose and fructose Proteins > broken... View Article
Scientists have discovered a species of algae called Picochlorum renovo, which has a doubling time of about 2 hours and 20. This means it grows... View Article
In biological classification, domain occupies the highest taxonomic rank. Below the domain level is the kingdom level. Main Article: Taxonomy-... View Article
In a hypothetical scenario, water cycle would no longer occur and life on the earth’s surface would die out as food chains collapse. The... View Article
The process of digestion is as follows: Ingestion Mixing and Movement Secretion Digestion Absorption Excretion Main Article: Human Digestive... View Article
Oxygenated blood enters the left atrium of the heart through the pulmonary veins. Main Article: What are the Differences Between Aorta and... View Article
Leucoplasts are generally colourless as they do not possess any pigments. They appear purple only if they are stained with iodine or other dyes.... View Article
Ruminants are herbivorous mammals that possess a specialized stomach to ferment food prior to digestion. Moreover, these animals have four... View Article
Fruits are of many colours as they contain phytochemicals that serve specific functions - such as to protect the plant from pests, to protect it... View Article
The excretory system is responsible for eliminating all of the body’s metabolic wastes. Main Article: Human Excretory System - Everything... View Article
Carbohydrates serve several functions in the body: Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for the body Special types of carbs called fiber... View Article
One of the most apparent disadvantages is that it reduces the availability of water inside the plant. This might potentially stunt growth and... View Article
Embryology is a discipline of science that is concerned with the study of embryos, their growth and development. It provides an insight into the... View Article
One of the main plant hormones, gibberellin is thought to have important roles in various developmental processes such as germination, flowering,... View Article
The primary purpose of the taxonomy is to help identify, describe and categorize organisms based on shared characteristics. Main Article:... View Article
