Aerobic denotes the term 'in the presence of oxygen' while the word anaerobic denotes the 'absence of oxygen'. So the respiration which occurs in the presence of oxygen is called as aerobic respiration, on the other hand, respiration occurring in the absence of oxygen is known anaerobic respiration. So accordingly the chemical reaction involving the breakdown of the nutrient molecule with the aim of producing energy is called respiration. Thus the energy required by the body to perform well … [Read more...]
Difference Between Osmosis and Diffusion
The fundamental difference between the two is - Osmosis is the movement of the solvent (water) from a region of higher concentrations to the region of lower concentration through a semipermeable membrane, to maintain the equilibrium. On the other hand, diffusion can be described as the movement of the molecules (solid, liquid or gases) from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentrations, but not through a semipermeable membrane. Both of this kind are the examples of … [Read more...]
Difference Between Abiotic and Biotic Factors
The primary difference between both is that abiotic factors include those components of the ecosystem which are non-living part of any habitat. On the other hand, biotic factors include living components of the ecosystem. The examples of the abiotic factors are sunlight, the wind, clouds, water, rocks, energy, temperature, soil, etc. while the examples of biotic factors are plants and trees, animals, microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, algae. The ecosystem provides the major platform … [Read more...]
Difference Between Heterochromatin and Euchromatin
The major difference between heterochromatin and euchromatin is that heterochromatin is such part of the chromosomes, which is a firmly packed form and are genetically inactive, while euchromatin is an uncoiled (loosely) packed form of chromatin and are genetically active. When the non-dividing cells of the nucleus were observed under the light microscope, it exhibited the two regions, on the ground of concentration or intensity of staining. The dark stained areas are said as heterochromatin … [Read more...]
Difference Between Bones and Cartilage
A bone is a hard connective tissue, while cartilage is soft connective tissue. Bones form the skeletal structure of the body, whereas cartilage is present in nose, ear, ribs, larynx, and joints and also act as a shock absorber in these joints. Bones protect against the mechanical damage and supports the movement of the body, provide shape to the body. And as cartilage being soft they are usually found along the respiratory tract, between the joints and in other flexible parts of the … [Read more...]
Difference Between Hepatitis and Jaundice
Hepatitis is said to be the inflammation of the liver cells due to the attack of virus, bacteria, parasites, drugs, ischemia, toxins, etc. On the other hand, when there is surplus deposition of the bile pigment in blood especially of bilirubin, resulting in the yellow discoloration of the eye (sclera), skin, it is called as Jaundice. Hepatitis is the liver disease, while jaundice is a sign of the increased production of a yellow pigment called bilirubin in the blood. Hepatitis and jaundice … [Read more...]
Difference Between Pollination and Fertilization
Pollination is a process of transferring of pollens from one flower to another. While fertilization is the process after the successful transfer of pollination, which involves the fusion of male gametes and female gametes of plants. Both of these are the natural process. But only flowering plants undergo the process of pollination, while fertilization is the common process of almost all living being. Continuation of life would not have been possible without the presence of plants, as directly … [Read more...]
Difference Between Inhalation and Exhalation
Inhalation is the process of taking in air containing oxygen, while exhalation is the process of giving out rich containing carbon dioxide. This is the basic process of breathing. Here one breath involves the one complete inhalation and exhalation. So breathing rate varies from person to person and different kind of activity they perform in a day. Though on an average, the breathing rate of an adult is 15-18 times a minute, however, it may increase up to 25 times per minute in case of heavy … [Read more...]
Difference Between Hypothyroid and Hyperthyroid
The condition when the thyroid gland produces less amount of thyroid hormones is called hypothyroid, while the condition when there is the overproduction of hormones by the thyroid gland is called hyperthyroid. The thyroid gland is located in a front portion of the neck and affects almost whole body's metabolic process. The main function of thyroid gland is to store, secrete, and produce hormones especially triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) into the bloodstream that regulates numerous … [Read more...]
Difference Between Phytoplankton and Zooplankton
The basic difference between phytoplankton and zooplankton is that the word 'phyto' is used for the small plants like diatoms and algae and word 'zoo' is used for the small animals like tiny fish, crustaceans, which are the weak swimmers and just move along the currents. The word "plankton" refers to the smallest aquatic plants or animals that float and drift in the limnetic zone of water bodies. Planktons are divided into two categories where one is called as permanent plankton and the other … [Read more...]
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