The carbohydrates act as fuel or a source of energy for the cells. The subsequent phases of carbohydrate metabolism generate energy molecules. Our bodies use this energy to conduct all mechanical, physical, and metabolic tasks. Whereas proteins facilitate a range of metabolic functions. For example: Constructing and maintaining a healthy body Catalyzing a variety of chemical Biological reactions Transporting materials Participating in defensive machinery of the living … [Read more...]
Difference Between Vitamins and Minerals
An overall physical and psychological growth necessitates the right amount of nutrients in the form of a balanced diet. Similarly, vitamins and minerals also have their own significance in the existence of the living system. Vitamins on one side are the organic components that are manufactured within the living bodies of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Whereas minerals being inorganic in nature, are naturally obtained from soil, rocks, water etc. Vitamins are fragile and susceptible … [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 codes for an amino acid. So, the main aim of codon and anticodon is to produce proteins and express genetic information. As we know that during … [Read more...]
Difference Between Blood and Lymph
Blood is the type of connective tissue found in our body and plays a significant role in transporting various substances to different parts of the body. Lymph is the white colour fluid tissue, made up of white blood cells and lymphocytes and plays a significant role in carrying the white blood cells to and from the bones and lymph nodes. Secondly, Blood plays a leading role in carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide. At the same time, Lymph is a part of the body's immune system works in defence … [Read more...]
Difference Between Molecules and Compounds
When the chemical bonds unite any atoms (two or more) is known as a molecule. But such type of molecules that consist of different atoms (two or more) of different chemical elements are known as compounds. However, it is a fact that all compounds are molecules, but all molecules are not compounds. So, we can say that any combination of atoms is a molecule, but when the combination of atoms is from different elements, it is known as the compound. Let's take an example to understand in a better … [Read more...]
Difference Between mRNA, tRNA and rRNA
mRNA has a linear structure having uracil base instead of thymine, and its secondary structure could be hairpin, stem-loop, etc. ; while tRNA has Cloverleaf structure that carries three specific stem-loops; and rRNA has much complex structure with numerous folds and loops. mRNA acts as the messenger of DNA; tRNA carries amino acids during protein synthesis; rRNA is the protein producer of the cell. These three RNA plays a vital role in the process of transcription and further in protein … [Read more...]
Difference Between Apoptosis and Necrosis
The natural process which leads to the cell death is called as apoptosis, but when the cell death happens due to attack certain external factors like bacteria, virus or fungus, or any toxicity, injury, leads to necrosis. Apoptosis is the self-controlled event that occurs under favourable physiological conditions and the cell itself actively participate in the process. During necrosis, the cell is unable to maintain the homeostasis, which leads to the inflow of water and extracellular ions in … [Read more...]
Difference Between Breathing and Respiration
Breathing is the biophysical process which involves the inhaling and exhaling of air through lungs, whereas respiration is the biochemical process which involves in generating the energy by breaking down the glucose which is further used by cells in various function. Breathing is distinct from respiration in many ways, though both are essential for living organisms. As discussed above the mechanism of breathing is associated with the respiratory organs like the nose, lungs, etc., while … [Read more...]