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History and classification of Algae
For the first time Aristole (382-322 B.C) and his pupil Theophrastus (372-287 B.C), the Father of Botany classified the plants into three groups i.e. Trees, Shrubs and Herbs. The algae…
Posted inCell Biology
Cell Connections & Junctions
Definition and Classification of cell junction Cell junction is the connection between the neighboring cells or the contact between the cell and extracellular matrix. It is also called membrane junction.…
Posted inPlant Taxonomy
Bryophytes Vs Pteridophytes
S.No.BryophytesPteridophytes01.Plant body is GametophytePlant body is Sporophyte02.Plant body is thalloid that does not differentiate into roots, stem and leaves.Plant body is differentiated into root stem and leaves.03.Vascular tissue is absent.Vascular…
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Classification system of Bryophytes
Introduction Bryophytes are plants of amphibious zone. During the dry period they become almost brittle in texture. With the onset of rainy season the apparently dried, brittle thalli turn green…
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Leucine zipper
•Leucine zipper is also known as leucine scissors. •Leucine zipper motif is a DNA binding motif. It is a molecule that is composed of 2 alpha helix. These two alpha…
Posted inPhycology Plant Sciences
CLASSIFICATION OF ALGAE
For diverse reasons, the taxonomy of algae is not settled yet. There is still an ongoing battle about the composition of eukaryotic supergroups and until that is resolved, it can…