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Toxins produced by some notable Algae Dinoflagellates Dinoflagellates produce potent neurotoxins, which affect nervous system of animals and humans, and are often implicated in shellfish poisoning. Brevetoxins are made by Karenia brevis and bind to voltage-gated sodium channels, causing neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP). Saxitoxins (and related paralytic shellfish toxins, PSTs) are produced by Alexandrium and … Read more
Economic Importance of Algae Overview Algae is a photosynthetic, eukaryotic marine organism. Their size ranges from unicellular microalgae to giant kelp. Algae are characterized by their lack of flowers, formal roots, leaves, or even stems. They can grow anywhere such as in the dirt or on rocks, marine water, freshwater, etc. Algae are variable in shapes, … Read more
The reproduction in Algae is considered to be a fundamental biological process, and it is carried out by different modes which are usually classified into Vegetative, Asexual, and Sexual methods. By vegetative processes, new individuals are produced from somatic parts, and this happens without involvement of spores or gametes, which makes it simple yet very … Read more
Algal morphology is defined as the study of body structure and organization of algal cells and their thalli. Algae are observed in a diversity of sizes and shapes, from microscopic single-celled forms to large seaweeds several meters long. The science concerned with algae is termed Phycology, and a specialist is called an Algologist or Phycologist. … Read more
What is Euglena? The term Euglena denotes a genus of unicellular, flagellated eukaryotic organisms (protists). In many habitats (freshwater, moist soils, brackish waters) these organisms are found. The cell is bounded by a flexible proteinaceous pellicle (not a rigid cell wall), which allows shape changes (metaboly) under movement pressures. One or two flagella (one often … Read more
What is Algae? Characteristics of Algae Habitat of Algae The Habitat of algae is described as highly diverse, because algae are of universal occurrence and are found in water, land, snow, hot springs, inside plants/animals, and even in extreme saline or aerial conditions. The Aquatic algae are predominant in occurrence, and they are present in … Read more
Polymerase chain reaction or PCR is a laboratory technique that is used to make multiple copies (millions or billions!) of a specific region of DNA in vitro (in a test tube rather than an organism).
A real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) is a conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based laboratory technique used in molecular biology for real-time monitoring of the amplification of a targeted DNA molecule during the PCR, not at its end, as the conventional PCR do.
What is cellulose? (C6H10O5)n Cellulose Molecular Weight/ Molar Mass 162.1406 g/mol Density 1.5 g/cm³ Appears White powder Melting Point 260–270 °C Properties of cellulose Structure of cellulose What are cellulases? Cellulases are a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of cellulose, a complex polysaccharide present in plant cell walls. These enzymes are largely produced … Read more
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Organic waste adds to greenhouse gas emissions, soil and water contamination, and other environmental problems. Composting, anaerobic digestion, and vermicomposting are among the methods that can be used to manage organic waste. What is Organic waste? Organic waste refers to any waste material that originates from living organisms or their byproducts. This waste can be … Read more
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