Amwoga KhalwaleWhat Are Active Instruments? Active instruments are the instruments in which the quantity to be measured activates the magnitude of external power input source that produces the measurement. An example of an active instrument is a float-type petrol-tank level indicator. In this instrument, the change in petrol level moves a potentiometer arm and the output … Read more
Trichomes Trichomes is the term used to refer to tiny outgrowths from the plant epidermis. Although the term ‘’Trichomes’’ generally refers to outgrowth ranging from small hairs to larger outgrowths like thorns, it is typically used to refer to the tiny hairs that can be seen emerging from the surface of leaves and other epidermal … Read more
Endpoint And Equivalence Point Titration measures the concentration of an unknown solution that reacts with a solution of known concentration. The process is often used to check the purity of synthesized chemical compounds such as pharmaceuticals. The ideal point for completion of titration is known as the equivalence point. The end point demonstrates the equivalence … Read more
What Is Grafting? Grafting is the technique of connecting two pieces of living plant tissue together in such a way that they will unite and subsequently grow and develop as one composite plant. In grafting, two plant sections, the stock and scion are very crucial. Stock/rootstock is the rooted plant upon which a branch of … Read more
Zygotic Meiosis Zygotic meiosis is meiosis of a zygote immediately after karyogamy which is the fusion of two cell nuclei. This way, the organism ends its diploid phase and produces several haploid cells. These cells divide mitotically to form either larger, multicellular individuals or more haploid cells. Zygotic meiosis takes place in some lower plants … Read more
Inflorescence can be broadly classified based on the following: Number and position of flowers Sequence of flower development The nature of inflorescence branching However, the common classifications of inflorescence are Racemose and cymose. Others include: Cyathium Verticillaster Hypanthium What Is Racemose Inflorescence? Racemose is a type of inflorescence in which the main axis of flower … Read more
What Is A Router? A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Data sent through the internet such as a web page or email is often in the form of data packets. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the internet. A router inspects a given data packet’s destination IP … Read more
Allowance Allowance is a concept very similar to tolerance but is different in the sense that allowance refers to tolerance in dimension that is deliberately given to a metal during the process of manufacture and design. This is a planned deviation from the standard that is intended to allow for compensation should there be any … Read more
Absorption costing and marginal costing are two different methods of costing that are used to calculate the cost of a product or service. While both methods are used to calculate the cost of a product, they differ in the types of costs that are included and the purposes for which they are used. The differences … Read more
What Are Explicit Costs? Explicit costs refer to the direct, tangible, and measurable expenses incurred by a firm or individual in the course of conducting business or carrying out an activity. These costs involve actual monetary transactions where money is paid or assets are exchanged. Explicit costs are easily accounted for and are recorded in … Read more