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Introduction Every living thing in the biosphere or habitat in which we exist is dependent upon one another for sustenance. Because some plants and animals, as we all know, are unable to make food on their own, they must rely on other plants and animals for nourishment. All animals have unique eating preferences and dietary needs. Animals can be categorised into herbivores and carnivores based on their nutritional needs and eating preferences. What are Herbivores? Those animals that feed on plants or plant matter are referred to as herbivores. They eat plants for their sustenance. Herbivores have different ... Read More

Introduction The muscular organ of the human body known as the heart acts as a pump. The heart pumps continuously from birth to death. The heart, the muscular organ is divided into four-chambers i.e. two upper receiving chambers and two lower distributing chambers. The different parts of the heart include a wall of the heart, four chambers, valves, blood vessels, and the electrical conduction system. Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute. In this tutorial, we will learn about cardiac output in depth. What is Cardiac Output? Cardiac output is the amount of blood ... Read More

Introduction Carbon is the most important element and forms the basis of all life found on Earth. Humans, animals, plants, invertebrates, prokaryotes, etc. are mainly made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. It is the main component of DNA, RNA, and various primary and secondary metabolites found in higher and lower organisms. Excess of carbon or absence of carbon can cause a severe impact on the functioning of the entire environment. What is the Carbon Cycle? Carbon cycle is a process of recycling carbon atoms from the atmosphere to earth and then back to the atmosphere. Main reservoirs of carbon are ... Read More

Introduction Complex carbohydrates are consumed by living organisms and they get converted into simple glucose molecules which involve ten significant biochemical pathways. Carbohydrates are a major source of energy in our diet. They are often involved in the formation of different components of a cell as well as performing various other functions. The term sugar may be defined as Carbohydrates that are readily soluble in water and are sweet in taste. They can be broadly classified into 3 major groups- monosaccharide, disaccharide, and oligosaccharide. The monosaccharides can be further subdivided on the basis of the presence of different functional groups ... Read More

Introduction Hygiene and Sanitation are the two most important concepts and they are very essential in everyday life. It is important that one have to follow well hygiene and sanitation for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It is important to maintain good personal hygiene and hand washing because it will help to prevent the spread of illness and diseases. Hygiene and sanitation is the most important because it helps during times of emergency and natural disaster. What is Hygiene? Hygiene refers to the science of health and how to maintain it. It can also be described as a practice or condition ... Read More

Introduction Natural selection can help to explain the diversity of life on earth. On the other hand, biological evolution refers to the change in inherited characteristics over successive generations in populations of organisms. Biological evolution has completely different characteristics than natural selection. Natural selection is the cause or the mechanism that helps in the evolution. For existing in this system, being adopted is the first thing that any living organism went through. Biological evolution is the main thing that plays a key role in the selection process. What is Natural Selection? Natural selection is a process of the nature that ... Read More

Introduction The increasing rate of the population all over the world is the principal reason for building several national parks and sanctuaries. In order to accommodate the huge population and the aggressive nature of human beings, the animals are kept in national parks and sanctuaries. A natural park mainly looks after the sustainability of the natural environment while the sanctuary mainly looks after the suitability of the different animals. What are national parks and sanctuaries? National parks refers to a particular area that is built for maintaining the natural environment and is fully looked after by the government. In this ... Read More

Introduction Mycology deals with the classification and taxonomy of fungus or fungi. It also includes the research on fungi’s biochemical and genetic properties. It also determines their importance and benefits in various fields including the food production industry, medication, and agriculture. Fungi are mainly used in traditional medicine production and food production. It helps in the production of wine, beer, bread, cheese, and curd. The types of mycology include several branches like forensic mycology, lichenology, and Ethnolichenology among others. What is Mycology? Heinrich Anton de Bary is the father of Mycology. He was a famous German botanist, who had researched ... Read More

Introduction Natural disasters are considered as the negative impact of natural hazards that significantly harms the community and nature. It can be measured by the loss of lives and economical damage. The damage depends on the location of the disaster and the infrastructure they have. The most common example of a natural disaster is earthquakes, droughts, storms, floods, volcanic activity, extreme temperature, landslide, and wildfires. In this world, the biggest natural disaster is known as the 1931’s Yangtze river floods, it was caused because of the excessive rainfall over the central of china. What are Natural Disasters? Figure 1: ... Read More

Introduction Myasthenia Gravis (disease) is derived from a significant Latin word that depicts grave muscle weakness. Circulation of antibodies is associated with this disease. This type of circulation process causes nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. This disease affects the muscle joints. The associated antibodies are found to deter motor neurons that resist them from signalling necessary signals to the muscles and as a result, severe contraction takes place. What is Myasthenia Gravis? In Myasthenia Gravis disease, breakdown take place in the communication between muscles and nerves which causes severe difficulties in handling the normal process of the body parts. A range of ... Read More