The following points highlight the top three properties of carbohydrates in cell membrane of mammals. 1. The mammalian cell membrane contains about 5 per cent carbohydrates present in glycoproteins and glycolipids. 2. Glycophorin, the major integral membrane glycoprotein of human erythrocytes, consists of 130 amino acid residues and spans the lipid membrane having free polypeptide proteins outside both the external [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between prototheria and theria. Difference # Prototheria: 1. Eggs or Young ones : Oviparous 2. Mammary: Mammary glands are without nipples or teats. 3. Glands: Indistinct or absent. 4. Pinna: Present and is formed by the nasal and premaxilla bones. 5. Beak Cloaca or anus: Cloaca 6. Teeth: Absent, only temporary [...]
In this article we will discuss about cavia:- 1. Introduction to Cavia 2. Habit and Habitat of Cavia 3. Structures 4. Sense Organs. Introduction to Cavia: Cavia porcellus is the scientific name of guinea-pig. Guinea-pig is a misnamed animal. Neither it hails from the island of Guinea nor it is a pig belonging to the family Suidae. The place of [...]