Protein: Types and Its Functions

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Protein is a polymer which is formed by one or more long chains molecular units called amino acids. It performs a variety of functions in essentially all biological processes.  Important functions are mechanical support, DNA replication, metabolic reactions, growth regulations, immune protection, transportation of molecules, storage of molecules, etc. It is an organic material of … Read more

Photosynthesis vs Chemosynthesis: Differences and Examples

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All living organism needs energy to perform their different normal metabolic functions. Food is the source of energy of the living body. Photosynthesis is the process by which the chlorophyll-containing green plant and algae synthesizes glucose (carbohydrates) and evolves oxygen using CO2 of the air and water in the presence of sunlight. During the photosynthesis, … Read more

Components of the Ecosystem

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The region of the earth in which all organisms live is the biosphere. The nonliving features of the environment are abiotic factors and the organisms in the environment are biotic factors. Populations and communities make up an ecosystem. The ecosystem is the base of the biosphere which influences the wellbeing of the entire earth system. … Read more

Virus : Definition, Characteristics and Classification

For proper survival of the plants and animals, they have to struggle against the environment, their different factors and other living organisms. Viruses are microscopic organisms and can be seen only under electron microscope. In nature, any living organism is affected by virus, then it will take a serious turn. Viruses are mysterious biological agents … Read more

Nutrition in Plants: Role and Deficiency Symptoms

Nutrition is the process by which living organisms take their food for maintaining proper growth, metabolisms and replacement of tissue.  Plants nutrition occurs in two phases such as synthesis and assimilation.  Generally, plants nutrition is of two types such as autotrophic plant nutrition and heterotrophic nutrition. Autotrophic Plant Nutrition In autotrophic nutrition, the plant gains … Read more

Feeding Vegetables to Aquarium Fish

Fish needs the proper supply of energy to maintain metabolism in their body. To stay healthy and for maintaining the aquarium, properly feeding your fish should be done.  Fish foods differ from species to species and you should know what types of foods your fish need and how much food they require.  There are many … Read more