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Sourav Pan

Founder of Biology Notes Online, Biology & Microbiology Educator, M.Sc. in Microbiology
Expertise
Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology
Education
University of Calcutta
Profile Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Sourav Pan is the founder and sole author of Biology Notes Online. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree and an M.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Calcutta. He creates educational resources covering microbiology, immunology, biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, botany, zoology, and other life-science subjects.

His goal is to make complex biological concepts easier to understand through well-structured, student-friendly articles based on academic textbooks, peer-reviewed research, and authoritative scientific sources. In addition to writing new content, he regularly reviews and updates articles to improve their accuracy, clarity, and educational value.

Gas Chromatography – Definition, Parts, Principle, Working, uses

Gas Chromatography - Definition, Parts, Principle, Working, uses

Gas chromatography is a chromatographic technique which is used for separation and analysis of volatile substances. It is mainly used for the compounds which can be vaporized without decomposition. In this technique, the sample is injected into a heated chamber. The sample is converted into vapour and carried by an inert gas through a column. … Read more

Mohr Pipette – Parts, Types, Procedure, Uses

Mohr Pipette - Parts, Types, Procedure, Uses

Mohr pipette (graduated pipette) is a type of graduated laboratory pipette used to measure and transfer variable volumes of liquid accurately. It is a glass (or sometimes plastic) straight tube with graduation marks along the length. It is different from volumetric pipette because it can deliver different volumes as per the required marking. It is … Read more

Repeater Pipette – Parts, Procedure, uses

Repeater Pipette - Parts, Procedure, uses

Repeater pipette is a special type of pipette used to dispense the same volume of liquid many times after a single aspiration. It is also called stepper pipette or multi dispenser pipette. It is used when repetitive dispensing is required in routine laboratory works. It works on positive displacement mechanism in which a piston inside … Read more

Pipette Filler – Parts, Types, Procedure, Application

Pipette Filler - Parts, Types, Procedure, Application

Pipette filler is a handheld laboratory device used to aspirate (draw up) and dispense a required volume of liquid using a glass or plastic pipette. It is also called pipette controller or pipette gun. It is used to handle liquids safely and accurately during routine lab work. It works by creating a controlled suction (vacuum) … Read more

Serological Pipette – Types, Parts, Procedure, Applications

Serological Pipette - Types, Parts, Procedure, Applications

Serological pipette is a long graduated pipette used in laboratory to measure and transfer liquid in ml range. It is commonly used for 1 ml to 50 ml volume transfer. It is mostly disposable plastic (polystyrene) and sometimes glass. It has clear graduation markings on the body to monitor the liquid level during measuring. It … Read more

Pipette (Glass Pipettes) – Principle, Types, Handling, and Uses

Glass Pipettes - Definition, Principle, Types, Handling, and Uses

Pipette (Glass Pipettes) is a laboratory instrument made up of a narrow glass tube that is used to measure and transfer a specific volume of liquid from one container to another. It works by creating a suction or partial vacuum above the liquid (using pipette bulb or mouth suction) so the liquid is drawn inside … Read more