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An autoclave is a machine that provides a physical method of sterilization by killing bacteria, viruses, and even spores present in the material put inside of the vessel using steam … Read more
A vector is a substance, usually a piece of DNA that carries a sequence of DNA or other genetic material and introduces it into a new cell. Vectors act as … Read more
A Laminar flow hood/cabinet is an enclosed workstation that is used to create a contamination-free work environment through filters to capture all the particles entering the cabinet. Image Source: Laboratory-supply.net … Read more
The iodine test is a chemical test used to distinguish mono- or disaccharides from certain polysaccharides like amylose, dextrin, and glycogen. This test has a variation termed starch-iodine test that … Read more
Animal cell culture is a type of biotechnological technique where animal cells are artificially grown in a favorable environment. Types of Animal cell culture Animal cell cultures can be divided … Read more
Lipids are a group of diverse macromolecules consisting of fatty acids and their derivatives that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Properties of Lipids 1. Hydrolysis of … Read more
Proteins are macromolecules made up of monomers called amino acids. Amino acids are the building block of all proteins. The general formula for an amino acid is: COOH-CH-NH2|R What are … Read more
Macrophages are mononuclear cells functioning as professional phagocytes to remove dying, dead or harmful pathogens. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell of the immune system where they engulf … Read more
An enzyme is a protein biomolecule that acts as a biocatalyst by regulating the rate of various metabolic reactions without itself being altered in the process. 1. Intracellular enzymes 2. … Read more
Cilia are tiny hair-like appendages present on the eukaryotic cell surface that provides a means of locomotion to different protozoans and animals. Read Also: 19 Differences between cilia and flagella (cilia vs flagella) Structure of … Read more
