In this article we will discuss about the incorporation of ammonia into organic compounds. Nitrogen is an essential element for all living organisms and also viruses, coming next in importance to carbon. Nitrogen forms about 14% of the dry weight of the living matter, where it is primarily present as a constituent of proteins and nucleic acids. Although molecular nitrogen [...]
In eukaryotic organisms — plants, animals and fungi — the major portion of DNA is present in the chromosomes which are well-organised structures and quite different from the prokaryotic counterparts. Besides the chromosomes, mitochondria of both plants and animals and the chloroplasts of green plants also contain DNA. Interesting is the fact that the organization and the nature of the [...]
The following points highlight the four main steps to be followed for classifying organisms. The steps are: 1. Collection of Data 2. Coding of the Data 3. Determination of Similarity 4. Determination of Taxonomic Relations Between OTUs. Step # 1. Collection of Data: The organism intended to be classified have to be chosen, so that they give a fair representation [...]