Embryology is the branch of biology that involves studying the formation, growth and development of the new individual from an egg. It deals with... View Article
Polyembryony is the phenomenon of the presence of more than one embryo inside the seed. Polyembryony is more common in gymnosperms than... View Article
A corpus luteum is a mass of cells that forms in an ovary and is responsible for producing the steroid hormones - progesterone and estrogen to... View Article
The increase in the number of white blood cells (WBC) causes leukaemia, cancer of blood-forming tissues. White blood cells are also called... View Article
The divergent evolution involves developing different functional structures and varying directions due to adaptations to different needs from a... View Article
No. Human Red blood cells do not have cell organelles. The cell organelle’s absence increases the cell surface area and enables them to... View Article
The amount of air that is either inhaled or exhaled with maximum effort is termed vital capacity. It is the sum of tidal volume, inspiratory... View Article
The respiratory system in humans has the following parts: Nasal cavity Pharynx Larynx Trachea Bronchi Lungs Alveoli Also Refer: What is the... View Article
The hepatic vein is the blood vessels, which carries the largest amount of urea. Urea is produced in the liver. Hepatic vein functions by... View Article
Capillaries are the blood vessels responsible for the exchange of essential materials between blood and tissues. Capillaries are the smallest and... View Article
Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disorder chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) caused due to cigarette smoking. Emphysema is an... View Article
The volume of air that remains within the lungs after the most forceful expiration is referred to as residual volume. This residual air permits... View Article
No. Pine is a gymnosperm plant, which comprises a naked seed. It is a gymnosperm, having a well developed vascular conducting system. Pinus is a... View Article
A pulmonary artery is a set of blood vessels that are related to the lungs, which functions by carrying deoxygenated blood from the right... View Article
The unique features of seed-producing plants are: Seed producing plants belong to spermatophyte Seed producing plants includes gymnosperms and... View Article
Veins are the blood vessels, which carry blood from organs to the heart. Except the pulmonary vein, All the veins carry impure blood. Pulmonary... View Article
Yes. Fucus is a brown alga, which is classified into the Class Phaeophyta. These species of algae are found in the rocky seashores areas almost... View Article
Antheridiophore Antheridiophore are present only in male plants Antheridiophore bears the male sex organ antheridia Fertilization does not occur... View Article
Yes. Bryophytes are autotrophs. They comprise rhizoids instead of roots, which helps in attachment and absorption purpose. Bryophytes differ from... View Article