Biology- One Liners 1-The study of human evaluation is Anthropology 2-The scientific name of man is Homosapian 3-The science of heredity is known as Genetics 4-The human animal which has XY pair of chromosomes is called male. 5-Differences in characters with in very closely related groups of organisms … Read more
Biology-One Liners 1-Structural element of cell wall is Microfibrils 2-Besides cellulose microfibrils, the other two cell wall networks are Pectic and glycoprotein 3-Pits are depressions in secondary walls. 4-Ripe fruits soften due to partial solubilisation of pectic compounds 5-Plasmodesmata were discovered and named by Strasburger … Read more
Biology Significance of various Minerals to a Human Body Macro Elements 1- Sulphur(S) Sources of Sulphur are the many proteins of food. Significance: Component of many amino acids. Effects of deficiency : Distributed protein metabolism. 2-Calcium(Ca) Sources: Cereals, Cheese, Milk, Green, Vegetables, Fish, Egg, Meat etc Significance: Helps in the formation of … Read more
Biology 1-Pituitary gland is known as master gland in man 2-Neuron is the smallest structural and functional unit of nervous system 3- Nephron is the smallest functional unit of the kidney 4-The biogas used for cooking is a mixture of Methane & Carbondioxide 5-The most serious air pollutant causing health hazard is Sulphur dioxide … Read more
Biology: Glossary of terms Liver: It is the largest and very important internal organ found in the body. It produces bile, breaks down drugs and alcohol, and converts the final products of digestion into glycerol for storage. The liver cells help the blood to assimilate food substances and to excrete waste materials and … Read more
Biology- Glossary Terms Substrate: It is the food on which an enzyme acts. Products: These are the substances released by the enzymes after the reaction is completed. Amylase: It is found in saliva and duodenum. Used in industry to convert starch to sugars to make syrups and juices. … Read more
Biology- Important vitamins/nutrients Foods- Sources of Important vitamins/nutrients Foods rich in Protein: Meat, eggs, nuts. Iron: It is found in tomatoes, liver and kidneys. It is a part of haemoglobin in RBC. It prevents anaemia (tiredness, headaches). Phosphorous: It is found in many foods; It is also important for bones and … Read more
Biology – Glossary Terms-Continue.. Respiration: It is a chemical reaction catalysed by enzymes where (in case of aerobic respiration) oxygen combines with glucose to form carbon dioxide, water and energy. Aerobic: It is a type of respiration where oxygen is involved. A type of respiration where oxygen is involved. … Read more
Biology -Glossary Terms-Continue… Breathing: A series of movements made by intercostals, the rib cage and pectorals to enable the air to get into the lungs. Intercostals: Muscles between the ribs that contract and relax during inhalation and exhalation. Inhalation: It is breathing in. Exhalation: It is breathing out. Pulmonary Vein/Artery: These are Blood vessels from … Read more
Biology -Glossary Terms Digestion: The process begins from the mouth by salivary amylase (starch-breaking enzyme) and continues till the duodenum. The enzymes chemically break down food into simpler soluble products, stage by stage, and prepare nutrients for absorption. Ingestion: Food is ate, chewed and mixed with saliva. Assimilation: The nutrients are then assimilated … Read more