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Difference Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells – Prokaryotic Vs Eukaryotic Cells

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Difference Between Prokaryotic Cells and Eukaryotic Cells

What is Prokaryotic Cell? What is Eukaryotic Cell? Difference Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Feature Prokaryotic Eukaryotic Nucleus Absent; genetic material located in a nucleoid region. Present; genetic material enclosed within a nuclear envelope. Membrane-bound organelles Generally absent (e.g., mitochondria, chloroplasts, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus). Present (e.g., mitochondria, chloroplasts in photosynthetic cells, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi … Read more

Top 30 Differences Between Bacteria, Archae, and Eukarya

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Differences Between Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

What is Bacteria? Bacteria represent a category of microscopic, unicellular organisms that are classified as prokaryotes, characterised by the absence of a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles. These organisms are found in a wide range of habitats across the planet, including extreme environments such as deep-sea vents and arctic ice, as well as more common settings … Read more

20 Difference Between Darkfield and bright Field Microscope

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Difference Between Darkfield and bright Field Microscope

What is Bright Field Microscope? What is Dark Field Microscope? Difference Between Bright Field Microscope and Dark Field Microscope Feature Bright‑Field Microscope Dark‑Field Microscope Image Background Bright Dark Specimen Appearance Dark/stained specimens appear visible Unstained specimens appear bright against dark Illumination Transmitted white light through specimen Oblique/scattered light; direct light blocked Contrast Mechanism Light absorption … Read more

What is the Difference Between Holobasidium and Phragmobasidium?

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What is Holobasidium? What is Basidium? What is Phragmobasidium? Difference Between Holobasidium and Phragmobasidium Holobasidium and Phragmobasidium are two distinct types of basidia, which are reproductive structures found in fungi belonging to the division Basidiomycota. These structures play a crucial role in the life cycle of these fungi, particularly in spore production and dispersal. Understanding … Read more

Difference Between Virus and Viroids – Virus Vs Viroids

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Difference Between Virus and Viroids

Difference Between Virus and Viroids In this article we will discuss about Differences Between Viroids and Prions. Virus Viroid Difference Between Virus and Viroids – Virus Vs. Viroids Feature Virus Viroid Genetic Material DNA or RNA, single- or double-stranded, linear or segmented Small circular single-stranded RNA molecule Capsid/Coat Protein coat (capsid); some have additional lipid … Read more

What is Phycology?

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What is Phycology?

In some places, phycology is also called algology. It is the study of algae, which are part of the plant kingdom.

Northern Blot vs Southern Blot​ – Differences Between Northern and Southern blotting

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Differences Between Northern and Southern blotting - Northern blotting vs Southern blotting

What is Northern blotting? Northern blotting is a technique in molecular biology that allows for the detection of specific RNA sequences in a complex mixture, offering valuable insights into gene expression patterns. ​ In 1977, James Alwine, David Kemp, and George Stark at Stanford University introduced a method that was cleverly named “Northern blot,” referencing … Read more

Southern Blot – Definition, Principle, Steps, Importance

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Southern Blotting Principle, Procedure, Importance

Southern Blotting is a molecular biology technique used for the identification of a specific DNA sequence in a collected DNA sample.

Gerhardt’s test – Principle, Procedure, Result

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Gerhardt's test

Gerhardt’s test is a type of laboratory test which is performed for the qualitative detection of ketone bodies in urine.

Seliwanoff’s Test – Principle, Procedure, Result, Uses

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Seliwanoff's Test Principle, Procedure, Result

What is Seliwanoff’s Test? Seliwanoff’s Test is a fundamental biochemical assay designed to distinguish between aldose and ketose sugars based on their structural differences. Named after chemist Theodor Seliwanoff, this test leverages the principle that ketoses (sugars with a ketone group, like fructose) dehydrate more rapidly than aldoses (sugars with an aldehyde group, like glucose) when heated with a … Read more

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