What is Meristem? Meristem is a group of plant cells that remain in a continuous state of division. It is a tissue system in plants called meristematic tissue. The term meristem was proposed by Karl Nägeli from a Greek word ‘merizein’ which means ‘to divide’. The meristem composed of rapidly dividing undifferentiated mass of cells. Meristems are usually found in […]
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MCQ on Fatty Acids
Biochemistry MCQ-10: Fatty acids are a type of lipid that are used as a building block for other lipids in the body. They consist of a long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxyl group at one end. The hydrocarbon chain can be either saturated (no double bonds) or unsaturated (one or more double bonds). Fatty acids are important for a variety […]
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Difference Between Animal Fats and Plant Fats
Animal fats vs Plant Fats Fats, oils and waxes are the general terms describing a structurally diverse bio-macromolecule called ‘lipids’. Lipids are esters of glycerol and fatty acids. One glycerol molecule is esterified with three fatty acid residues to form a triglyceride. Physical, chemical and structural diversity of fats varies with the fatty acid composition in the triglycerides. Lipids with […]
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MCQ on Lipids
Biochemistry MCQ-09: Lipids are a broad class of biomolecules that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, chloroform, and ether. They are an essential component of all living cells and play a variety of important roles in the body. Lipids can be obtained from the diet, but they can also be synthesized by the body. A […]
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MCQ on Mitochondria (Cytology MCQ 01)
Mitochondria are double-membraned organelles found in most eukaryotic cells. They generate energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration, and have their own DNA. They play a crucial role in metabolism, calcium signaling, and programmed cell death, and are implicated in various diseases and aging processes. This MCQ on Mitochondria will help you to understand the structure and functions […]
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