What Is Catabolism? Catabolism is a metabolic process used for breakdown of complex or large molecules (such as polysaccharides, lipids, nucleic acids and proteins) to simple small molecules (such as monosaccharide, fatty acids, nucleotides and amino acids, respectively). During the catabolism process energy is released from the bonds of the large molecules being broken down. … Read more
What Is Cell Wall/Plasma Membrane? The cell membrane (also known as the plasma membrane (PM) or cytoplasmic membrane, and historically referred to as the plasmalemma) is a biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment (the extracellular space) which protects the cell from its environment. The cell membrane consists of a lipid bilayer, including cholesterols (a lipid component) that sit between phospholipids to maintain their fluidity at various temperatures. The membrane … Read more
Measurements of physical quantities are expressed in terms of units, which are standardized values. There are two major systems of units used in the world: SI units (also known as the metric system) and English units (also known as the customary or imperial system). English units were historically used in nations once ruled by the British Empire and are still widely used in … Read more
In ecology, Primary Productivity is the rate at which biomass is produced by organisms which converts inorganic substrates into complex organic substances. Biomass is simply the amount of matter that’s stored in the bodies of a group of organisms. Productivity can be defined for any trophic level or other group, and it may take units of either energy or biomass. Primary production … Read more
What are Volts? Volts are the base unit of voltage and measure the potential difference between two points. This unit of electric potential shows the difference in the electrical circuit. It refers to the electrical pressure inside a circuit and is measured in volts. When the volts increase then the current will increase as well. … Read more
What is galvanisation? Galvanisation or galvanization (or galvanizing as it is most commonly called) is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to iron or steel, to prevent rusting. The most common method is hot dip galvanizing, in which steel sections are submerged in a bath of molten zinc. Galvanization helps extend the life of steel parts by forming … Read more
Centipede and millipedes belong to class Chilopoda of the subphylum Myriapoda, which is an arthropod group of multi-legged creatures. While they may appear similar at first glance due to their long, segmented bodies, they belong to different orders and have several notable differences. Learn the difference between Centipede and Millipede. The basis of comparison include: … Read more
Female Viagra “Female Viagra” is not a single medication but rather a term used colloquially to refer to different medication approved for the treatment of pre-menopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. The medication improves sexual desire, increases the number of satisfying sexual events, and decreases the distress associated with low sexual desire. The common … Read more
Men and women have 12 pairs of ribs (a few individuals have 13 or 11 pairs). The idea that men have fewer ribs than women is widespread but wrong, perhaps deriving from the biblical story of Eve being made from one of Adam’s ribs. The first category of ribs, known as true ribs, comprises the initial seven … Read more
Seals and sea lions, along with walruses, belong to a group of marine mammals called “pinnipeds.” Pinniped means fin or flipper-footed in Latin. These animals spend the majority of their time in the ocean, but come on shore for long periods of time. Let us talk about Sea lions and Walrus. Sea Lions Sea lions … Read more