Haustorium is a fancy term for a specialized structure, like a tiny straw, used by some organisms to steal nutrients from others. They come in two main flavors: fungal and parasitic plants. The word “haustorium” comes from the Latin word “haustor,” meaning “one who draws or drinks,” which perfectly captures the function of this sneaky … Read more
Pneumonia may be caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, or fungi; less frequently by other causes. The most common bacterial type that causes pneumonia is streptococcus pneumoniae.
Meiosis type of cell division increases the survival condition of living beings. Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes during meiosis, which results in new genetic combinations in the daughter cells. This gives the progenies ability to adapt with the changing environment and thereby helps them to survive.
Interphase is the part of cell cycle between two consecutive divisions. The cell takes necessary steps and synthesize necessary components so that it can be ready for cell division one again. Interphase is the preparatory phase.
Transgenic is a term that describes an organism containing genes from another organism put into its genome through recombinant DNA techniques.
Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of the stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine. Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that causes this disease.
Dieback is a disease of the plant due to the deficiency of sulfur, which causes the tip of the stem to die.
Hierarchy is the process of arranging various organisms into successive levels of the biological classification either in a decreasing or an increasing order from kingdom to species and vice versa. Each level of the hierarchy is called the taxonomic category or rank. The biological levels of organization of living things arranged from the simplest to … Read more