Two principal modes of cell death are now recognized, namely necrosis and apoptosis. Both may follow cell injury but the nature of the two types of death are quite different. Mode # 1. Cell Necrosis: The changes in cells undergoing necrosis are essentially a continuation of those described above, in cell injury. However, they are, of course, more profound and [...]
Everything you need to know about the history of Microbiology. Some of the most frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. Which is the first book in the world to describe a fungus? Ans. The Rig-Veda is the first book in the world to describe the fungus mushroom in Sanskrit hymns in the form of similes by comparing the head [...]
Everything you need to know about microbial diversity. Some of the questions are as follows:- Q.1. What are protoctista? Ans. Lynn Margulis in 1985 placed algae and protozoa together and called the group protoctista instead of calling protista. Q.2. What is protista? Ans. A kingdom of organisms that lacks true tissue differentiation which include many algae and protozoa. Ernst Haeckel [...]