Different Branches of Biology
Biology encompasses diverse fields, each focusing on specific aspects of life.
Fitness: A Healthy Lifestyle
Fitness comprises physical activity, nutrition, rest, and mental well-being, all aimed at improving overall health and quality of life.
Vitamin A : Benefits, Food Sources, Deficiency
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in various bodily functions. It’s essential for maintaining good vision, supporting immune function and promoting healthy skin.
Vitamins : Food Sources & Importance
Vitamins are essential micronutrients that our bodies need in small amounts to function properly.
Parasitic Arthropods: Ticks, Mites, Lice, Flea and Bug
Parasitic arthropods like ticks, mites, lice, and bed bugs exhibit parasitic behavior, feeding on the blood of hosts, causing discomfort, transmitting diseases, and sometimes leading to severe health issues.
Biotechnology and its Application
Biotechnology revolutionizes industries and human life through its innovative applications. From healthcare to agriculture, biotechnology harnesses biological systems and organisms to develop products and processes that improve human welfare.
Transposons: Features, Types and Mechanism
A transposon, also known as a “jumping gene,” is a segment of DNA that can move or “transpose” itself to different positions within the genome of a single cell. This ability to change positions makes transposons significant contributors to genetic diversity and evolution. Features of Transposons: Also Known as: Jumping gene or Mobile elements. • … Read more
Microbes in Human Welfare: NCERT Biology 12
Microbes play a crucial role in human welfare through their applications in various fields such as medicine, agriculture, environmental management, and food production. NCERT XII : Biology : Chapter 10: Microbes 1) Microbes are the major components of the biological system. 2) Microbes are present everywhere, even at geysers (thermal vents) where the temperature is … Read more
Terms used in Fisheries
Some of the terms used in fisheries are given below: Terms used in Fisheries Culture: Aqua culture: Aquaculture is the culture of aquatic organisms like fish, mollusks, crustaceans etc. in controlled aquatic environments. Pisciculture: Pisciculture is the controlled breeding and rearing of fish, typically for commercial purposes. Fishery: Fisheries involve the harvesting and management of … Read more
Molecular Techniques
Molecular techniques are methods used to analyze and manipulate DNA, RNA, and proteins to study biological processes. • Blot: In molecular biology, blot is a technique for transferring DNA, RNA or proteins onto a carrier or membrane so they can be separated by use of gel electrophoresis. • Probe: A short single stranded DNA which … Read more
Restriction Enzymes
Restriction enzymes are proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences, used for DNA manipulation in genetic engineering and molecular biology. Example: EcoR I, EcoR ll, BamHI, Hind III Nomenclature: Each restriction enzyme is named after the bacterium from which it was isolated, using naming system based on bacterial genus, species and strain. Example: EcoRI Recognition … Read more
Evolutionary Biology PYQ Shorts
Evolutionary Biology 2020 1.a) Define Species. Ans→ Species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Example: Homo sapiens (Human) b) Define mass extinction. Ans→ A mass extinction is an event, where a large number of species become extinct over a relatively short geological time period. c) What are coacervate particles? … Read more