Antimicrobial Resistance and its Mechanism
Bacterial resistance to drugs is a condition in which the bacteria that were earlier susceptible to antibiotics develop resistance against the same antibiotics and are... Read more
Month: January 2019
Phylum Nemathelminthes / Aschelminthes : General Characteristics and Classification
The phylum ‘Nemathelminthes’ (Gr; nematos = thread ; helminths = worm) or Nematoda comprises the roundworms. Triploblastic, bilaterally symmetrical, vermiform, unsegmented cylindrical true worms with... Read more
Platyhelminthes: Characteristics and Classification
General Characteristics of Platyhelminthes Classification 3 classes on the basis of mode of life, presence or absence of digestive system and cilia in epidermis. Turbellaria (L;turbella... Read more
Genetic Code
DNA contains a triplet code Every three bases on DNA stands for ONE amino acid Each three-letter unit on mRNA is called a codon Most... Read more
Major functions of Hormones
Hormones Function 1. Estrogens Female sexual characteristics, menstrual cycle 2. Progestins Involved in menstrual cycle and maintenance of pregnancy. 3. Androgens Male sexual... Read more