The type of plant hormone that controls the cell elongation in plants during phototropism and gravitropism is known as Auxin. Another type of plant growth hormone 'Gibberellin' regulates the seed germination shoot elongation, flower, and fruit maturation. Such important biochemicals that influence plant growth and cell differentiation, tissues, and organs under various conditions are known as Plant hormones. The term was elaborated by the German botanist 'Julius von Sachs' who pointed out … [Read more...]
Difference Between Purines and Pyrimidines
The two types of nitrogenous bases 'Purines and Pyrimidines' differ in their structure. Purine is composed of an organic ring having two nitrogen and four carbon atoms fused with an imidazole ring, whereas pyrimidine structure is similar to that of benzene having two nitrogen and four carbon atoms only. Purines and Pyrimidines are very known as the backbone for the formation of DNA and RNA. These are the aromatic heterocyclic compounds, present in cells and are involved in protein synthesis, … [Read more...]
Difference Between Glucose and Fructose
Glucose and fructose are the simple sugars, with the same molecular formula 'C6H12O6'. Glucose is the aldohexose, while fructose is ketohexoses. Fructose is commercially used as sweeteners in the food and beverages industries. The table sugar or sucrose is made up of fructose and glucose. Usually, our body also absorbs this type and is used to produce energy by the cells. The most preferred source of energy by the researchers is glucose for our body. Likewise, glucose, fructose does not … [Read more...]
Difference Between Codon and Anticodon
Codons can be said as the three-base sequence of nitrogenous bases present in a row on mRNA. These nitrogenous bases are Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine and Uracil (thymine is present in DNA). The complementary sequence of the codons triplets are known as anticodons. Secondly, one mRNA contains numerous codons, but one tRNA has only one anticodon, that code for an amino acid. So, the main aim of codon and anticodon is to produce the proteins and express genetic information. As we know that … [Read more...]
Difference Between Southern, Northern and Western Blotting Techniques
Southern blotting is the first detection technique which is used to identify the specific DNA sequences in the provided tissue or blood sample and is named after the scientist who developed it, 'Ed Southern in the year 1975. Northern blotting is the technique used to know the gene expression of the provided sample by identifying the specific RNA or mRNA molecules; it was developed by David Kemp, James Alwine and George Stark in 1977 at Stanford University. Western blotting is a sensitive … [Read more...]
Difference Between Afferent and Efferent Neurons
The afferent or sensory nerve transfers the messages or signals from various organs to the spinal cord or brain. In contrast, efferent nerve or motor nerve transfer the messages or signals from the spinal cord or brain to multiple organs. That means their role is opposite, but they work in transferring signals between organs and spinal cord or brain. When you rub your palms, do exercises, hit a ball, there is the involvement of afferent and efferent neurons that are responding to the … [Read more...]
Difference Between Scavenger and Decomposer
Scavenger is the organisms that break apart the dead and decayed matter into smaller particles. In contrast, decomposer is such organisms that further break-down or decompose the dead matter (dead plants and animals). As a result, they provide nutrients to the soil by producing products such as nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium. Therefore we can say that scavengers are the one who initiates the consumption of the dead matter and the decomposers finish it, and provide nutrients back to the soil; … [Read more...]
Difference Between Binary and Multiple Fission
Both types of fission are the types of asexual reproduction, in which the binary fission give rise to two daughter cell from the parent cell, whereas in multiple fission, the parent cell gives rise to numerous daughter cell. Binary fission is one of the most common methods of reproduction in the prokaryotes, while multiple fission occurs in some parasitic species and protists. Generally, in biology, one of the basic of the critical concepts is 'reproduction'. It gives the knowledge of how the … [Read more...]
Difference Between Bioreactor and Fermenter
A system in which the organisms are cultivated and provoked to produce the desired products is called a bioreactor. In contrast, the fermenter is the system used for the fermentation process to produce the desired outcomes. Mainly in the bioreactor, plant and animal cells are used, while fermentation is limited to microbial use only. These are types of closed- system/ vessels that are used for the particular type of biochemical reaction, where, in the bioreactor, various kinds of biochemical … [Read more...]
Difference Between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus
Kwashiorkor is the severe protein deficiency in the children, while marasmus is the severe deficiency of the nutrients and insufficient intake of calorie. This is the primary difference between the two. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) or Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) is the result of the deficiency of the carbohydrates, fats and especially proteins. The above two diseases, which are kwashiorkor and marasmus, are the commonest among such deficiencies and is frequently occurs in infants … [Read more...]
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