Difference between Bacterial and Fungal Cell Wall

Cell walls are rigid structures surrounding plant, fungal, and bacterial cells, providing support, protection, and regulating cell shape and osmotic pressure. The chemical structure and organization of cell wall in different groups varies considerably. The bacterial cell wall is a protective outer layer made of peptidoglycan, providing structural support. It […]

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Heterocyst: Structure and Function

Learning Objectives: What are Heterocysts? Structure of Heterocyst, Development of Heterocyst, Functions of Heterocyst, Mechanism of Nitrogen Fixation in the Heterocyst. In the previous post, we discussed the General Characteristics of Cyanobacteria and the Structure of Carboxysomes. Here we will see the Structure and Functions of Heterocyst – a unique […]

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Carboxysomes

Carboxysomes

Carboxysomes Learning objectives: What are Carboxysomes? Structure and Functions of Carboxysomes. Types of Carboxysomes. Applications of Carboxysomes in Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology In the previous post, we discussed the General Characteristics of Cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria use the energy of sunlight to drive photosynthesis. The fixation of CO2 is a prime event […]

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Endocrinology MCQ Bank with Answers (MCQ-7)

Dear Students, Welcome to Physiology MCQ-07 (Endocrinology MCQ Bank with Answers). This MCQ set consists of Advanced (PG Level) Human Physiology and Endocrinology Multiple Choice Questions taken from the previous year question papers of CSIR JRF NET Life Sciences Examination. These questions can be used for the preparation of CSIR […]

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Advanced Animal Physiology and Endocrinology MCQ

Dear Students, Welcome to Human Physiology and Endocrinology MCQ-06 (Animal Physiology CSIR NET Questions). This MCQ set consists of Advanced (Post Graduate Level) Human Physiology and Endocrinology Multiple Choice Questions taken from the previous year question papers of CSIR JRF NET Life Sciences Examination. These questions can be used for […]

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