A group of cells that perform a common function and have a similar structure is called tissues. In animals, there are four basic types of... View Article
Abscisic acid serves many functions. Some of these include: Stimulating the closing of stomata in the epidermis Inhibits plant metabolism and... View Article
In woody plants, cork cambium is the outermost lateral meristem. Cork cambium, also called phellogen, is another meristematic tissue developed in... View Article
Simple diffusion is defined as the process in which a substance moves through a semipermeable membrane or in a solution without any help from... View Article
Lipids are macromolecules that are usually insoluble in water. This group includes fats, oils, waxes, and even hormones. Cholesterol is a type of... View Article
Every lifeform on earth is made up of biomolecules. Moreover, the various life processes paramount for life also requires biomolecules to... View Article
Taxonomy is described as the science of identifying, describing, and classifying all lifeforms on earth. Currently, every lifeform is classified... View Article
The vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle found predominantly in plants. Plant vacuoles are surrounded by a membrane called tonoplast and is... View Article
In the human body, cilia are found in the lungs and the middle ear. Read more: Cilia - Definition, Structure, Types & Function Register at... View Article
The main function of chromatin is to compress and package long DNA molecules into compact, dense structures. Register at BYJU’S Biology to... View Article
A cell wall is usually rigid but it can also be flexible under certain conditions. Register at BYJU’S Biology to explore other fascinating... View Article
