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Differences between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

• Published on May 21, 2024 • 5 min readby Editorial Team

A single-celled organism without nucleus and other organelles with membranes. Prokaryotes are derived in the Greek pro (pro”pre” – meaning “before”) and the word karuon (karyon, meaning ‘nut’ or “kernel”). In the two-empire model that resulted in the works of Edouard Chatton, prokaryotes were classified as part of the Empire of Prokaryota. However, in the three-domain system that is based on molecular analysis, prokaryotes are divided into two domains: Bacteria (formerly Eubacteria) and Archaea (formerly Archaebacteria). Organisms with nuclei are put in the third domain, Eukaryota. When studying the evolutionary origins of life prokaryotes are believed to have ascended before Eukaryotes.

Differences Between Actin and Myosin – Actin vs Myosin

• Published on May 21, 2024 • 6 min readby Editorial Team

Actin is one of the globular proteins. They’re among the top proteins within the majority of eukaryotic cells. They assist in providing structure, shape and flexibility to the body.

Differences between Pneumococcus and Viridans streptococci

• Published on May 21, 2024 • 4 min readby Editorial Team

Viridans streptococci comprise a vast collection of Gram-positive commensal streptococcal bacteria that are hemolytic and produce a green hue on blood plates (hence the name “viridans”, from Latin “viridis”, green). The pseudo-taxonomic name “Streptococcus viridans” is often used to describe this species group, however, those who don’t prefer using the term “pseudotaxonomic” (which refers to a group of species as though they comprised one species) prefer to use the terms viridans streptococci, viridans streptococci group (VGS) or the viridans species of streptococcal. They do not possess Lancefield antigens. In general, the risk of pathogenicity is very low.

Differences Between Type I Error and Type II Error

• Published on May 21, 2024 • 8 min readby Editorial Team

Type 1 error in tests of statistical hypotheses, refers to the mistake that is caused by refusing to accept a null hypothesis even though it’s true. Type 1 errors occur when a hypothesis that ought to be accepted was rejected. Type I errors are identified by an (alpha) also known as an error. It is also known as the significance level that the tests. This type of error can be described as a false negative error in which it is impossible to prove the hypothesis due to an error in the test.

Difference between O antigen and H antigen – O vs H antigen

• Published on May 21, 2024 • 4 min readby Editorial Team

O antigen and H antigen are different in that O is the bacteria’s outermost layer, while H is the flagella’s threadlike structure.

Differences between Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum

• Published on May 21, 2024 • 6 min readby Editorial Team

Plasmodium viridax, a protozoal parasite, is a human pathogen. This parasite is the most common and widespread cause of recurring malaria. P. viridax malaria can cause severe illness and death. It is more virulent than Plasmodium falciparum (the most deadly of the five human malaria parasites), but it can be fatal. P. viritax is transmitted by the female Anopheles mosquito. The males don’t bite.

Differences between Anthrax bacilli and Anthracoid bacilli

• Published on May 21, 2024 • 4 min readby Editorial Team

Bacillus anthracis, a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium, causes anthrax. This is a deadly disease that can infect livestock and humans. It is the only permanent (obligated) pathogen in the genus Bacillus. Because it can be transmitted from animals to people, its infection is called zoonosis. Robert Koch, a German physician, discovered it in 1876. It became the first pathogen to be experimentally demonstrated. It was also the first scientific proof for germ theory.

Difference between enzymes and hormones – enzymes vs hormones

• Published on May 21, 2024 • 8 min readby Editorial Team

Enzymes (or enzymes) are proteins that act like biological catalysts (biocatalysts). Catalysts speed up chemical reactions. Substrates are molecules on which enzymes can act. The enzyme then converts these substrates into other molecules called products. Enzyme catalysis is required for almost all metabolic processes within the cell to occur at sufficient rates to sustain life. 8.1 Metabolic pathways are dependent on enzymes to catalyze individual processes. Enzymology is the study of enzymes. The pseudoenzyme analysis field recognizes that some enzymes lost their ability to catalyze biological reactions during evolution. This is often evident in their amino acid sequences or unusual ‘pseudocatalytical’ properties.

Differences between DNA Replication and Transcription

• Published on May 21, 2024 • 6 min readby Editorial Team

DNA replication, in molecular biology is the biological process by which two identical copies of a DNA molecule are created. As the main part of biological inheritance, DNA replication is an essential component in all living organisms. This is necessary for cell division, growth, and repair of damaged tissue. It also ensures that each new cell receives its own copy DNA. Because cells possess the unique property of division, replication of DNA is essential.

Differences between Meningitis and Encephalitis

• Published on May 21, 2024 • 4 min readby Editorial Team

Meningitis refers to inflammation of the meninges. Meninges refer to the three membranes covering the brain and spinal chord. When fluid around the meninges becomes contaminated, meningitis may occur.