Introduction Inhalation and exhalation are automatic functions controlled by the autonomic nervous system [1]. The act of breathing oxygenates the blood and removes carbon dioxide, a metabolic waste product. Lungs The lungs are made of&hellip
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Differences Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Translation
Translation is a microscopic process within living cells that results in protein synthesis. There are two types of cells that comprise living organisms: prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Prokaryotic cells are actually unicellular organisms, meaning that an&hellip
Difference between Plumule and Radicle
Plumule and radicle are the two main components of a rudimentary plant, which develop into a sporophyte during seedling. Along with cotyledons, plumule and radicle make up the parts of a young seedling. Main characteristics&hellip
Difference between Stoma and Stomata
Introduction Breathing is an essential function that as humans, we do naturally and without thinking. As we breathe, oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is released. Oxygen itself is essential for the proper functioning&hellip
Difference between a Continuous spectrum and Line spectrum
When light passes through an object, it forms what is known as a spectrum. This spectrum forms either a separated range of colors or waves and the properties of this separation will determine the kind&hellip
Difference between Monoecious and Dioecious
The terms monoecious and dioecious are used when discussing the reproductive variations within plants, of which there is a wide variety. The differences between these two variations are listed below. Reproductive Structure The most notable&hellip
Difference between Archaebacteria and Eubacteria
What are Archaebacteria and Eubacteria? Archaebacteria Archaebacteria, also termed as ‘archaea’ constitute a kingdom of microorganisms having a single cell. The word ‘archaea’ comes from an ancient Greek word ἀρχαῖα meaning ‘ancient things’. These are&hellip
Difference between Bacterial Cell and Animal cell
What is a cell? A cell is the basic building block of life [1]. It is the smallest structural and functional unit that can copy themselves independently. We humans have several trillions of cells in&hellip
Difference Between Light and Dark Reaction
Photosynthesis is a complex process by which plants make organic food material. During the process, water is oxidized while carbon dioxide is reduced to produce carbohydrates. Photosynthesis takes place in the leaves of the plants&hellip
Difference between Unisexual and Bisexual Flowers
Unisexual vs Bisexual flowers Introduction Sexual reproduction forms a mode of replication where two parents, one male and the other female, are involved in producing a new individual. The flower itself forms the reproductive part&hellip
Difference between Anaphase 1 and Anaphase 2
Anaphase 1 vs. 2 Before discussing the differences between anaphase 1 and anaphase 2, you need to first understand cell division. Two major steps are involved in cell division: nuclear and cytoplasmic. In nuclear division,&hellip
Difference between Isotropic and Anisotropic
These two adjectives are used in different fields and their meanings might vary. However, the basic concept between the two is independent and similar based on their original use. Isotropy and anisotropy often describe the&hellip
Difference between Tiger and Leopard
Tiger Vs Leopard: There are many types of large cats found throughout the world. Two of which that are tigers and leopards. Each of these has distinguishing features to help identify them. Appearance and size&hellip
Difference between Porifera and Coelenterata
Background In the classification of living organisms on Earth, the Animalia kingdom or Metazoa comprises all extant multicellular heterotrophic eukaryotes. It is divided into a number of distinct phyla, differing mainly by the level of&hellip
Difference between Organic Acid and Inorganic Acid
We come across acids in everyday of our lives, whether at home or in a chemistry laboratory performing chemical reactions, but not all of us are well-rounded with the key differences between the organic acids&hellip
Difference Between Parenchyma, Collenchyma, and Sclerenchyma
Collectively called ground tissue, parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma are three types of simple, permanent tissues found in plants. As simple tissues, they are made up of single cell type, which form a homogenous, uniform cell&hellip
Difference between BLAST and FASTA
BLAST and FASTA are bioinformatic tools[i] used to compare protein and DNA sequences for similarities that mostly arise from common genetics. Both programs use a score strategy to do comparisons between the sequences, producing highly&hellip
Everything You Need to Know about Lavender: Fascinating Facts
Lavendula Angustifolia – commonly known as “Lavender” – is a strewing herb that was already used by Greeks and Romans in public baths. In fact, the term “lavender” is derived from the Latin word “lavare,”&hellip
Difference between Perisperm and Endosperm
What are Perisperm and Endosperm? Perisperm Perisperm is a botanical term used to describe a nutritive tissue which is a ruminant of the nucellus that remains persistent after the egg fertilization, surrounding the sac on&hellip
Difference between Restaurant and Hotel
“I know, let’s eat out!” has long been the usher to an evening of fine food in a fine ambience. It can also be a precursor to a vocal agreement to never do that again&hellip
Difference Between Spores and Seeds
In order to understand clearly the difference between spores and seeds, it is imperative to begin by explaining the meaning of each term. A spore is a reproductive cell that is capable of developing into&hellip
Difference between Prophase 1 and 2
For sexual reproduction to be realized, massive cell division through meiosis and mitosis must occur. These cell divisions come in stages and not an abrupt change as many could expect. Each of the two; mitosis&hellip
The Difference between Chloroplast and Mitochondria
Chloroplast and mitochondria are like day and night. Their differences are so many and range from where they are found, how they work, their cell structure and what they need and produce in the process.&hellip
The difference between Opera and Oratorio
The difference between opera and oratorio is that opera is a stage production with costumes and spectacular effects and oratorio is a work for instruments and voices without costumes and acting, to be performed in&hellip
Fascinating Facts You Need to Know about Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s election as 45th President of the United States shocked the entire world. For the first time in history, a histrionic businessman with no previous political experience sat on the most important seat of&hellip