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History of Plant Cell and Tissue Culture

Esther Susan
Esther Susan
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 715 Views

Tissue Culture Tissue fragments from animals or plants are transplanted to an artificial environment where they can continue to thrive and function as part of the biological research technique known as tissue culture. One cell, a group of cells, an entire organ, or a portion of an organ may make up the cultured tissue. In culture, cells can divide, alter their shape, size, or function, engage in specialised activity or collaborate with other cells. Introduction to Culture Media Biological culture media, such as blood serum or tissue extract, chemically defined synthetic media, or a combination of the two may ...

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Environmental Biotechnology: An Overview

Esther Susan
Esther Susan
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 3K+ Views

Introduction Environmental biotechnology is biotechnology that is used to understand the environment and is applied to it. Environmental biotechnology may also suggest that one tries to control biological processes for profit. Environmental biotechnology is described as "the development, use, and regulation of biological systems for remediation of contaminated environments (land, air, and water), and for environment-friendly processes (green manufacturing technologies and sustainable development)" by the International Society for Environmental Biotechnology. Definition The simplest definition of environmental biotechnology is "the best use of nature, in the form of plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, and algae, to produce renewable energy, food, and nutrients ...

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Culture Media: Types and Uses

Esther Susan
Esther Susan
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 1K+ Views

Introduction A growth medium, commonly known as a culture medium, is a solid, liquid, or semi-solid that is intended to foster the growth of a population of microorganisms, cells, or miniature plants, such as the moss Physcomitrella patens, through the process of cell proliferation. Various cell types are grown in various types of medium. Growth Media The two primary categories of growth media are those used in cell culture, which employ certain cell types obtained from plants or animals, and those used in microbiological culture, which are used to grow microorganisms like bacteria or fungi. Nutrient broths and ...

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Cellular Biotechnology: An Over View

Esther Susan
Esther Susan
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 657 Views

Introduction Only with development of the compound microscope during 17th-century in Europe, cells were first observed. After gazing at a piece of cork and noticing a cell-like structure, Robert Hooke coined the term "cells" (published in Micrographia) in 1665. Nevertheless, the cells were dead and gave no hint to the true overall components of a cell. Just few years later, in 1674, during his investigation of algae, Anton Van Leeuwenhoek became the first to examine live cells. All of this came before the cell theory, which argues that cells are the basic building blocks of life and that they make ...

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Differences between Magnitude and Intensity

Vineet Nanda
Vineet Nanda
Updated on 30-Mar-2023 2K+ Views

When we talk about physical quantities, it is essential to understand the difference between magnitude and intensity. In simple terms, magnitude refers to the size or quantity of something, whereas intensity is a measure of how strong or powerful it is. In this essay, we will explore the key differences between magnitude and intensity and their applications in different fields of science and engineering. What is Magnitude? Magnitude refers to the size or quantity of something. It is a scalar quantity that can be measured or expressed in terms of a numerical value. For example, the magnitude of a vector ...

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Difference Between Collagen and Biotin

Vineet Nanda
Vineet Nanda
Updated on 30-Mar-2023 2K+ Views

Collagen and biotin are two essential substances for maintaining a healthy body. Both collagen and biotin play a vital role in maintaining healthy skin, hair, nails, and joints. However, there are many differences between the two substances, including their functions, sources, and benefits. What is Collagen? Collagen is a type of protein that makes up about one-third of the total protein in the human body. It is the primary component of connective tissues such as skin, tendons, cartilage, and bones. Collagen is responsible for giving skin its elasticity and strength and for maintaining the structure of bones and joints. As ...

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Similarities and Differences between Memory T Cells and Memory B Cells

Gayatri Talakokkula
Gayatri Talakokkula
Updated on 30-Mar-2023 779 Views

Introduction Memory cells are long-lived immune cells capable of recognizing foreign particles that they had encountered previously. Memory cells capture the antigen or components of foreign antigen that invades our body and provides protection against them very fast when compared to the initial attack. Antigen exposure and its immune response usually 2 types Initial Exposure – Primary immune response, here the memory does not take part in providing an immune response. Secondary Exposure (when a similar kind or same antigen attacks the immune system) – Here memory cells start initiating the secondary immune response Here the time ...

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Plasma - Amber-Colored Liquid Component of Blood

Gayatri Talakokkula
Gayatri Talakokkula
Updated on 30-Mar-2023 595 Views

Introduction Blood plasma is the fluid portion of the blood which is usually transparent and straw-colored. The importance of blood is mainly due to the plasma as it is the one which carries a lot of important material and transports it throughout the body. Plasma is usually isolated as a clear fluid along with the RBC, WBC, and platelets when we centrifuge the blood. RBCs are the heaviest and usually settle down at the bottom of the centrifuge tube, white viscous coat found in the middle contains WBCs and platelets and the upper layer of the tube contains plasma. ...

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Plant Growth Regulators and Their Mode of Action

Gayatri Talakokkula
Gayatri Talakokkula
Updated on 30-Mar-2023 917 Views

Introduction Plant growth regulators which are also called plant hormones are the ones that regulate the growth of a plant. These PGRs act as signaling molecules. These PGRs are produced within the plant in extremely low concentrations. These hormones are produced by the cells of a plant and not all regulate the growth of the plant but also determine the formation of other parts of the plant like flowers, leaves, shedding of leaves, development, and ripening of fruits, etc. In short, PGRs control all the physiological processes within the plants. Types of Plant Growth Regulators and their Mode of ...

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Difference Between Chlamydia and Herpes

Vineet Nanda
Vineet Nanda
Updated on 30-Mar-2023 2K+ Views

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a common concern for sexually active individuals. Among the various types of STIs, Chlamydia and Herpes are two of the most frequently reported. Though both of these infections can be transmitted through sexual contact, they are caused by different microorganisms and exhibit distinct symptoms. This essay aims to describe the difference between Chlamydia and Herpes in detail. What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia infections are either respiratory (caused by C. pneumoniae), or genital (caused by C. trachomatis). In either type of infection, pain and inflammation result in the area of infection, and both infections can be ...

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