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What Is Apomixis?

Apomixis refers to the formation of the plant from a seed without fertilization. Apomixis is very common in higher plants. Cereals, Rosaceae,... View Article

Is Gastrin A Hormone?

Yes. Gastrin is a linear peptide hormone secreted by the stomach’s mucosa and functions by stimulating gastric juice, gastric motility and... View Article

What Is Acromegaly?

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder caused by excessive growth hormone or somatotrophin hormone released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary... View Article

What Is Epinephrine?

Epinephrine, also known as the Adrenaline hormone, is secreted mainly by the medulla of the adrenal glands. This hormone is involved in... View Article

What Is Oscillatoria?

Oscillatoria is a filamentous gram negati­ve cyanobacteria, which performs oxygenic photosynthesis because of chlorophyll­-a similar to... View Article

What Is Linkage?

Linkage is a physical association of two genes. It can also be defined as the process of association of genes close together on the same... View Article

What Is IUD?

An Intrauterine Device (IUD) is a small sized, T-shaped birth control device used by females to prevent pregnancy. An IUD is also known as an... View Article