In this article we will discuss about the organic and inorganic compounds present in living body. Inorganic Compounds: These are represented by A. Water and B. Inorganic salts. A. Water: This is most important for the living body. Major bulk of protoplasm is made up of water (66% in man; nearly 90% in jelly fish). It does the following functions: [...]
The following points highlight the three main types of cell division in all organisms. The types are: 1. Mitosis 2. Meiosis 3. Amitosis. Cell Division: Type # 1. Mitosis: The word 'mitosis' means the division of the nucleus, but it is used to describe a process of cell division which involves both nucleus and cytoplasm. During mitosis, a cell divides [...]
Learn about the comparison between Mitosis and Meiosis. Comparison # Mitosis: 1. Nuclear division and chromosome duplication: Mitosis involves one nuclear division. It is the chief process of reproduction in many unicellular organisms. Each division ensures duplication of chromosomes. 2. Chromosome number: As a consequence of mitosis daughter nuclei maintain the same number of chromosomes as before the division (diploid [...]