Differences between poikilothermic and homeothermic animals
S.N Poikilothermic animals Homeothermic animals 1. Relatively variable body temperature. Relatively constant body temperature. 2. They are oviparous. Thy may be oviparous or viviparous. 3....
Differences between mitosis and meiosis
S.N Mitosis Meiosis 1. It occurs in somatic cells. It...
Differences between organic and inorganic compounds
S.N Organic compounds Inorganic compounds 1. Carbon containing compounds are called organic compounds. Compounds of elements other than hydrocarbon are called inorganic compounds 2. Organic...
Differences between cartilage and bone
S.N Cartilage S.N Bone 1. It...
Five kingdom classification and features
The five kingdom system of classification was proposed by R.H Whittaker in 1969. This classification is based on following criteria: Complexity of cell structure- prokaryote...
Various endocrinal disorders
Hormone Excess Defeciency Growth hormone or somatotrophin hormone (STH) Gigantism in children Acromegaly in adult. Dwarfism. Thyroid stimulating hormone/thyrotropin (TSH) Increases the activity of thyroid...
Important minerals and their functions
Minerals Function Symptoms of deficiency ...
Differences between vertebrates and invertebrates
S.N Vertebrates Invertebrates 1. They have backbone or vertebral column. They do not have backbone or vertebral column. 2. They are the most organized animals...
Plant hormones ( Phytohormones )
Organic compounds produced within the plants body. Regulates growth and development in plants. Move from the site of production to the site of action. Mainly...
Types of muscle fibres
Points of difference Unstriped muscles Striped muscles Cardiac muscles 1. location In the walls of hollow internal organs, like stomach, intestine,...