Vitamins are broadly categorized into two classes that include water-soluble and fat-soluble. This classification is based upon their solubility and is further split into sub- categories. Vitamins are compounds, which enable in bringing about improved body functions and metabolisms. Fat…
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The number of plant species is discovered with increased efficiency every year. Currently, the number stays at about 375,000 with the seeded plants, ferns, fern allies and bryophytes. Of these, 258,650 plants belong to the flowering category while the rest…
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Fungi are unicellular and multi-cellular organisms belonging to the genus heterotrophic phylum. More than 100,000 organism species are classified as fungi. Fungi are categorized into four prominent types: Zygomycota, Basidiomycota, Deuteromycota and Ascomycota. Zygomycota fungi are mostly molds that feed…
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Bacteria are single-celled organisms found in all environmental conditions. They are classified based on their shapes, sizes, cell structure, cell components, and metabolism. Scientifically, bacteria are classified into various phyla. Phyla are the scientific classifications of organisms. Classification based on…
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Proteins are the basic building blocks of our bodies. It is estimated that the human body comprises of approximately two million proteins, which are coded by only 20,000 to 25,000 genes. There are groups of 20 amino acids that form…
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