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Introduction Two important types of proteins of the human body are acting as well as myosin. Actin belongs to a family built of eukaryotic cells and the concentration of this type of protein is more than one hundred micrometers. Myosin can be denoted as a protein of a significant family that consists of some motor proteins and it is very vital for the contraction of muscle along with other types of motility procedures. What are Actin and Myosin? Actin is one of the most important proteins seen in the body of a human being that guides the formation of microfilaments ... Read More

Introduction An essential component of a healthy diet is fibers that can be obtained from cereals, certain fruits and cruciferous vegetables. Fibers can also be determined as types of carbohydrates that include numerous plant compounds and ingestible parts that pass through the intestines and stomach undigested. Some fibers are highly water-soluble and some are bulky or rough. Benefits of Dietary Fiber Some of the major benefits of dietary fibers are as stated below. Various health disorders can be controlled or prevented by in taking appropriate amounts of dietary fiber daily. The disorders that fibers can prevent include heart ... Read More

Introduction Seeds are the result of the sexual reproduction of a plant. It has a major impact on human lives too because it provides basic food. However, seeds have a most important contribution to the world; it helps to grow new plants that make the planet much greener. The survival of the major plants depends on the production of seeds, as it is a process of replicating one plant. What is Seed? Seeds can be defined as a part of the plant, which is fertilized and matured ovule that helps the plant to preserve food. It is usually found inside ... Read More

Introduction The eye is a crucial part of the human body, which is considered one of the most sensitive organs. Several infectious diseases infected the eyes easily and sometimes result in very bad conditions. That is the main reason why it needs to be dealt with in care. Before having any kind of disease eye often show some symptoms, but in most cases, there are no signs of early symptoms are found. That is the main reason, why regular eye check-ups are needed to keep the eye safe. What is an Eye Disease? Eye disease can be defined as a ... Read More

Introduction Extinction plays the most crucial role in the evolution of life. When the last member of the species died the whole species became extinct. The cause of Extinction can be anything, from climate change to losing the food source. The extinction, that happened almost 250 million years ago, is believed as the biggest extinction in the history of the earth. In the process of making today’s world, five major extinctions played a key role. What is the meaning of Extinction? In the field of biology, the term Extinction can be defined as the process of elimination of one single ... Read More

Introduction External Fertilization is very common among aquatic habits. The process consists of discharging egg and sperm into the water. In this process, the sperm reaches the egg and it shows diversity. In this factor, the temperature of the water plays a major role. Almost all fish, crustaceans, mollusks, spawn, and squid follows this type of fertilization process. It consists of some features and has some advantages and disadvantages of this factor. What is External Fertilization? The fertilization that occurs outside the body of the organisms is called External Fertilization. In this process for having successful fertilization water body ... Read More

Introduction Respiration is the primary part for living beings in order to have life existence. In this process, energy is released either due to the presence or due to absence of oxygen. It is also called a catabolic process where complex molecules break down into simple molecules. Respiration is of two kinds aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration. In this tutorial, the experiment shows that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration. Aim of the Experiment The main aim of this experiment is to show by experiment that the process of respiration releases carbon dioxide (CO2). It helps to demonstrate the ... Read More

Introduction The stems of the plants are modified in various ways to match their adaptation requirements. These types of modifications can be in various types like underground, aerial, and sub-aerial. The stems that were modified in underground are bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers. The stems may match the plant’s roots but there are so many differences in their buds, nodes, internodes, and leaves. The main cause of the stem’s modification and development is to survive in any type of hostile conditions. What is Corm? Corm is a type of underground stem that is enlarged and swollen and stores food at ... Read More

Introduction The term bone can be defined as the rigid body tissue, which helps to make the body skeleton. It is made up of different types of cells that work as connective tissue. The basic function of the bone is to provide the structural base to the body and gives required mobility. Two types of bone tissue present in long bones, which are different in density and structure, are compact and spongy bone tissue. What are Compact Bones? Compact bones can be located on the outer sections of the long bones. These bones are rigid in nature. The gap and ... Read More

Introduction The cold-blooded, as well as warm-blooded animals are the most important part of the environment and they have different characteristics. The cold-blooded animals cannot survive in conditions where there is extreme temperature and some examples are reptiles and fishes. On the other hand, warm-blooded animals can maintain constant internal body temperature. They are able in surviving in conditions where the temperature is so high and mammals are examples of this kind. What are Cold-blooded Animals? Cold-blooded animals are the kind of creature who does not consist of the capability of regulating the heat of the body as per the ... Read More