heterocyst Functions

Heterocyst: Structure and Function

Learning Objectives: What are Heterocysts? Structure of Heterocyst, Development of Heterocyst, Functions of Heterocyst, Mechanism of Nitrogen Fixation in the Heterocyst. In the previous post, we discussed the General Characteristics of Cyanobacteria and the Structure of Carboxysomes. Here we will see the Structure and Functions of Heterocyst – a unique cell in some Cyanobacteria which […]

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Carboxysomes

Carboxysomes

Carboxysomes Learning objectives: What are Carboxysomes? Structure and Functions of Carboxysomes. Types of Carboxysomes. Applications of Carboxysomes in Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology In the previous post, we discussed the General Characteristics of Cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria use the energy of sunlight to drive photosynthesis. The fixation of CO2 is a prime event in the dark reaction of […]

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cyanobacteria notes

Cyanobacteria Notes: Characteristics, Occurrence, Morphology, Cell Structure and Reproduction of Blue Green Algae

General Characteristics of Cyanobacteria / Blue Green Algae (BGA) Learning Objectives: What are Cyanobacteria or Blue Green Algae? What is Great Oxygenation Event? Cyanobacteria vs True Algae, What are Cyanotoxins? Thallus Diversity of Cyanobacteria, Cell Structure of Cyanobacteria, Reproduction in Cyanobacteria, Heterocyst and Hormogonia, Carbon Fixation by Blue Green Algae, What are Carboxysomes? Pigments in […]

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Cycas PPT (Morphology, Anatomy, Reproduction and Life Cycle)

Cycas PPT (Morphology, Anatomy, Reproduction & Life Cycle of Cycas) Distribution of Cycas. Morphology of Cycas. Anatomy of Cycas Stem, Root, Coralloid Root, Leaves, and Rachis. Reproductive Structures of Cycas. Male Reproductive Structures – Male Cone, Microsporophyll, Microsporangium and Microspores. Female Reproductive Structures of Cycas – Female Strobili, Megasporophyll, Megasporangium and Megaspore. Structure of Mature […]

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