What is a Pitcher plant? Structure and hunting method
Introduction The pitcher plant belongs to the genus Nepenthes. This plant is carnivorous in nature as it attracts and traps invertebrate prey using nectar-secreting pitchers. […]
Biology
What is the definition of photosynthesis?
Concept of photosynthesis Photosynthesis is a physiological process of plants. In 1898, scientist Barnes first used the term photosynthesis. Photosynthesis comes from two Greek words […]
What are vitamins? Classification of vitamins & vitamin sources
Introduction Vitamins are organic compounds required by our bodies in a very small amount. These help in the normal functioning of the body and maintain […]
Myopia vs Hyperopia
Introduction Sometimes the vision becomes blurred due to the refractive defect of the eye. A refractive defect means the inefficiency of the lens of the […]
Difference between Turtle and Tortoise
Introduction Turtle and tortoise both belong to the reptile category. That is they are ranked between the amphibians and birds. The reptiles again are divided […]
Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria: Difference
Introduction Microorganisms are categorized under bacteria, viruses, fungi, and mycoplasma. Some of the microorganisms are disease-causing some are saprophytes or some are heterotopic in nature. […]
What is Autotrophic Nutrition?
Autotrophic Nutrition The process by which plants collect essential components from the environment and synthesize food for themselves is known as autotrophic nutrition. It is […]
Difference between Mycoplasma and Bacteria
Introduction Microorganisms are categorized under bacteria, viruses, fungi, and mycoplasma. Some of the microorganisms are disease-causing some are saprophytes or some are heterotopic in nature. […]
Differences between gymnosperms and angiosperms
Introduction Plants are an integral part of our life and earth system. The plant kingdom is widely classified into Spermatophyte and Aspermatophyta. Spermatophyta, as the […]
Difference between Active and Passive immunity
Immunity Definition It is the ability of a body to fight against disease-causing microorganisms is called immunity. the following article is about the Difference between […]