REPRODUCTION IN FUNGI All the perfect fungi can reproduce sexually as well as asexually, but fungi imperfecti can only reproduce asexually. In sexual as well as in asexual reproduction, fungi forms spores, which are very light in weight and can […]
BIOCHEMICAL TESTS Nitrate reduction test The presence of enzyme nitrate reductase which can convert nitrate into nitrite can be identified by using this test. Steps: . Bacteria is grown in media containing 1% w/v potassium nitrate for 5-7 days at […]
CLASSIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF BACTERIA Classification of bacteria on basis of their basic cell shapes Cocci: Unicellular, spherical or elliptical shape. Monococcus: A single discrete round shape. Eg: Micrococcus flavus Diplococcus: Two spherical shaped bacteria attached with each other. Eg: […]
Tropane alkaloids has mainly consists of two ring 1. Pyrrolidine 2. Piperidine ring They are bio synthesized in root & then migrate to leaves. Tropane alkaloids gives positive test of vitali morin reactions. Hyoscyamus Synonyms:- Henbane Biological Source :- It […]
Vitamins are organic nutrients that are required for the proper functioning of a no. of biomolecules. These vitamins are not synthesized in the body that’s why they must be supplied through the diet. Classification of vitamins Vitamins are divided in […]
Gluconeogenesis is the process for the synthesis of new glucose from the non-carbohydrate precursors. The precursors are as follows: Lactate:- It is generated from pyruvate in glycolysis. It is then transferred to the liver by CORI’s cycle; and then is […]
Proteins are the macromolecules and are composed of one or more polypeptide chains. Each of these polypeptide chains contains a specific sequence of amino acids. These polypeptide chains are linked by peptide bonds. Proteins are classified in several ways. Mainly […]