Different forms of DNA exist because the molecule can shift its structure when the surrounding conditions is changed. It is the property of DNA to show polymorphism, and this is the reason why B-DNA is not the only form present in cells. It is observed that the B-form is the common right-handed helix under normal … Read more
Latex agglutination test is a simple serological test where antigen and antibody reaction is made visible on the surface of latex particles. It is the process in which latex beads are coated either with antigen or with antibody and when a sample containing the corresponding component is added, the beads is clumped together forming visible … Read more
In Mounting technique, the specimen to be observed is held on a microscopic slide by using a coverslip.
Industrial microbiology is the use of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and yeast for producing useful materials on a large scale. It is the process where these microbes are grown under controlled conditions so that they can convert raw materials into different products. It is the process mainly linked with fermentation and other bioconversion methods, and … Read more
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and some parasites, and it is the field that explains how these organisms is involved in different biological and environmental activities. A career in microbiology is followed when a person study these microbes and work with them in laboratories or research centers. It is … Read more
What is Biological Clocks? Biological clocks are the internal timing system present in living organisms, and it is the process by which rhythmic changes occur in a regular pattern. It is an endogenous mechanism that runs for about 24 hours, and this rhythmic behaviour is referred to as circadian rhythm. The rhythm continues even in … Read more
What is Sphenodon? Sphenodon is the reptile that is commonly known as the tuatara, and it is the only living representative of the order Rhynchocephalia. It is the reptile that is found naturally in New Zealand, and it is considered a very old lineage that diverged from other reptiles in ancient geological time. The body … Read more
What is Archegoniate? Archegoniate is the group of plants in which the female sex organ called archegonium is present. It is a multicellular flask-shaped structure that is formed during the gametophyte phase, and it is the place where the ovum is produced and retained. It is the outer jacket layer of sterile cells that protect … Read more
Brucella is a genus of small Gram-negative coccobacilli. It is non-motile and non-spore forming, and it is the organism responsible for a zoonotic disease called brucellosis. It is the process where the bacteria survive as facultative intracellular parasite inside different host cells. These organisms are named after David Bruce and are placed under the family … Read more
Okazaki fragment is the short segment of DNA that is synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication. It is formed because the DNA polymerase can extend the new strand only in the 5’–3’ direction, so the strand that is oriented in the 3’–5’ direction is produced in a discontinuous manner. It is initiated by … Read more
