Various functions of liver

Liver performs a number of functions. Due to its function, it is also called master laboratory of the body. It is an important organ for metabolism in vertebrates. A summary of its important function is as follows: 1) Secretion of bile The liver cells synthesize the constituents of bile from the mixed arterial and venous … Read more

Differences between plant and animal cells

S.N Plant cell Animal cell 1. It is surrounded by a distinct cell wall made up of cellulose. It is surrounded by cell membrane or plasma membrane. Cell wall is absent. 2. Chlorophyll is present. Chlorophyll is absent. 3. Plastids are present. Plastids are absent. 4. Autotrophic in nutrition. Heterotrophic in nutrition. 5. Shows continuous … Read more

Differences between algae and fungi

S.N Algae Fungi 1. They belong to kingdom Monera and Plantae. They belong to kingdom fungi. 2. Mode of nutrition is autotrophic. Mode of nutrition is saprophytic or parasitic. 3. They are photosynthetic. They are non- photosynthetic. 4. They contain chlorophyll. They do not contain chlorophyll. 5. They may be unicellular or multicellular. They are … Read more

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, etc Attached to the skeleton In the walls of heart. 2.      shape Elongated, spindle- shaped, tapering at both ends. Long, cylindrical, non tapering, unbranched Elongated, cylindrical and branched. 3.      arrangement … Read more