Sterility!! The one word that can give nightmares to many Life Sciences students. It doesn’t spare even the best of lab assistants. It can take
Tag: Biotechnology
Bacteriophage literally means bacteria eater, because they infect bacteria and kill them. It means bacteria are host to the bacteriophage. Like other viruses, bacteriophages are
What is Pure (Axenic) culture? It is laboratory microbial culture which contains only one specific species of microorganism. Why do we need it? Microorganisms are
In central Dogma of life, we have studied that DNA replication, transcription and translation are vital molecular processes. In Eukaryotes, the transcription is followed by
Lymphoid organs are of two types – Primary and Secondary. They are classified based on their function. The Immune system is like an organization of
Dye Reduction tests are used to check the microbial load present in the milk sample. It is convenient and quick to use. AIM:- To carryout
Transcription is the first step for protein synthesis. It is the process by which the m-RNA is synthesized and the information is transferred from nucleus
Cloning is a method of producing genetically identical organism that already exist in nature. It is asexual form of reproduction. There is no involvement of
Endosymbiosis explains the origin of chloroplast and mitochondria. The life was initiated on earth, around 3.5 billion years ago. The first life form was a
Introduction – Transcription is the synthesis of RNA from DNA, catalysed by a very special enzyme, RNA polymerase (RNAP). The DNA in the gene is
Alzheimer’s disease is a neuro-degenerative disease in which brain cells stop working or die. This disease destroys the person’s thinking skills and memory. It is
We have learned that world can be divided into living and non living. And the branch of Science that deals with the study of living