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Lipids – Definition, Structure, Properties, Types, Functions, Examples

Last Updated on December 7, 2023 by MN Editors

Lipids Definition, Structure, Properties, types, Examples, and Functions

It is common to discuss fat as if it was a villainous substance that is bent to destroy our diets. However, they are beautiful tiny molecules composed of three hydrocarbon tails that are attached to a small coathanger-like molecule known as Glycerol. Similar to the other big organic molecules they perform crucial functions in the biology of both humans and other living things. (Also numerous recent diet studies suggest that sugar can cause many more health issues that fat!)

Carbohydrates – Definition, Structure, Types, Examples, Functions

Published on June 22, 2023 by Sourav Bio

What is Carbohydrate? Definition of Carbohydrate Advertisements Carbohydrates are organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, and they serve as a primary source of energy for the body. Structure of Carbohydrates The structure of carbohydrates is based on their composition of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. The empirical formula for carbohydrates is typically … Read more

Filtration – Definition, Mechanisms, Types, Examples, Application

Last Updated on January 12, 2023 by Sourav Bio

What is Filtration? Advertisements Filtration is utilised to separate a dispersion based on particle size. The filtered mixture is put to an appropriate porous material filter. Particles smaller than the filter’s pores can pass through and enter the filtrate, while larger particles are retained on the filter’s surface. Filtration is a process that is used … Read more

Carbohydrates Definition, Examples, Structure, Types, and Functions

Last Updated on February 5, 2023 by MN Editors

The term “carbohydrate” comes from the Greek word sakharon meaning “sugar”. In the field of chemistry, carbohydrates comprise the most common type of organic compounds with simple structures. A carbohydrate is an aldehyde , or one that contains other hydroxyl groups. The most basic carbohydrates are known as monosaccharides. They have the fundamental structure (C*H2O)n where 3 or more is the minimum.

Paramecium Cell Definition, Characteristics, Classification, Movement, Diagram.

Last Updated on August 7, 2023 by MN Editors

What is Paramecium? Definition of Paramecium Advertisements Paramecium is a microscopic, single-celled organism with hair-like structures called cilia, found in various aquatic environments, often studied for its role as a model organism in biological research. Paramecium Scientific classification Paramecium is divided into this following phylum and subphylum; Domain: Eukaryota Clade: SAR Infrakingdom: Alveolata Phylum: Ciliophora … Read more

Protozoa Definition, Classification, Characteristics, Structure, Diseases, Examples

Last Updated on January 22, 2022 by MN Editors

Advertisements Protozoa don’t have any cell walls, instead they contain pellicle. The structure of Protozoa is similar to the eukaryotic cells. Some examples of protozoa are Trypanosoma, Trichonympha, Plasmodium, Paramecium. Now, Protozoa is a strictly descriptive term, they are no longer recognized as a formal group in current biological classification systems. Protozoa are ubiquitous, which … Read more

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