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ALGAE BASIC INFORMATION SERIES :- PART 1-INTRODUCTION TO ALGAE

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Hi Folks!! Follow me on instagram  LAB IN THE BOX ALGAE  Algae are defined as an aquatic,photosynthetic and nucleus bearing Thallophytes . Their sex organs are wither Unicellular and Multicellular and not presented in sterile envelope.  Algae - The term derived from the latin word alga: Washed away plants on seashore or seaweeds.It can able to produce many celled sex organs.But there is no sterile sex organ except  Chara. The study of algae is called  Algology  or  Phycology.  (Phycos-Seaweeds) The term Algae was first introduced by Linnaeus in 1754. HABITAT: Live in moist and aquatic habitats PLANT BODY: Thalloid RICH IN: Chlorophyll,cell wall rich in Cellulose, and presence of other photosynthetic pigments in chromatophores NUTRITION: Autotrophic MOTILITY: Cells motile due to presence of Flagella or cilia REPRODUCTION:-  Primitive algae:-Vegetative methods Higher forms:-Sexual and asexual reproduction Asexual Reproduction occurs due to M...

TYPES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Hi Folks!! Follow me on instagram LAB IN THE BOX TYPES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY There are many types of biotechnology developed in following days. but there are 4 main types of Biotechnology Medical Biotechnology Agricultural Biotechnology Industrial Biotechnology Marine Biotechnology 1. MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY Medical Biotechnology is a branch of medicine that uses living cells and cell materials to research and then produce pharmaceutical and diagnosing products.These products help to treat and prevent diseases.  Eg:- Ebola vaccine,Mapping human DNA,CRISPR- cas9. Some of the most recent uses of Biological tech is working genetic testing,Drug treatments, and artificial tissue growth.With the many things to determine and regulate when it comes to this fast-paced industry. 2.AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY Agricultural Biotechnology is a branch that deals with a  range of tools, including traditional breeding techniques, that alter living organisms, or parts of organisms, to make or modify pr...

HOW TO MAKE MONEY WORK FOR THEM?

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Hi Folks!! Follow me on instagram  LAB IN THE BOX HOW TO MAKE MONEY WORK FOR THEM? "Rich don't work for money, rich makes money work for them"                                                                                          -Robert Kiyosaki. Recently I have heard a book in podcast named " RICH DAD POOR DAD " written by Robert Kiyosaki, published in 1997. It describes that how rich becomes richer, poor becomes poorer, and middle class remains middle class.  I would definitely recommend to read the whole book to understand the basic concept of working of money for rich people and poor people. The book gives primary lessons on money management,investing,accounting and budgeting. Here I am gonna give the 7 money ...

Are human being dangerous creatures on Earth?

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Hi Folks!! Follow me on instagram https://instagram.com/labinthebox227?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= Are Human Beings dangerous creatures on Earth? In general, Homo sapiens are considered as dangerous animals on Earth.Man has created things that destroy nature.However they don't carry weapons but are capable of blowing the planet right away from Solar system.Indeed knowledge and technology have evolved immensely but the minds which started as a blank canvas made to a mess. MAn has hands with opposable thumbs, and an advanced brain to use for the creation of deadly tools, machines that can fly faster and farther than any bird,bat and insect.The technology can make the planet uninhabited for most of the current major forms of life. Humans are not only dangerous but naturally cruel.If we look at human  history,they have always killed,destroyed and manipulated one another for personal benefits whether it to be emotional or cruel.The human intelligence, adaptability and easy access to  abund...

DNS METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF REDUCING SUGARS

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Hi Folks!! Follow me on instagram https://instagram.com/labinthebox227?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= DNS METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF REDUCING SUGARS Reducing sugars are the one that have a free aldehyde or ketone group eg:- Glucose have an aldehyde group and fructose having ketone group.So they are reducing sugars. Usually all the monosaccharides have reducing properties. However in Disaccharides,Sucrose is not a reducing sugar. Because sucrose is a composition of GLucose and Fructose linked together by  α (1-2)Glycosidic bond,and it does not have free aldehyde or ketone group. ESTIMATION OF REDUCING SUGARS BY DNS METHOD:- DNS stands for 3,5 Dinitrosalicylic acid. When reducing sugars are treated with DNSA in boiling water bath for specific time(10 minutes at 100 ° C ), 3,5 DInitrosalicylic acid is converted into 3 Amino 5 Nitro Salicylic acid which has characteristic Yellow colour. Intensity is directly proportional to concentration, i.e., Higher the  concentration, the intensity of the c...

Environmental day

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Hi Folks!! Follow me on instagram https://instagram.com/labinthebox227?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= ENVIRONMENTAL DAY! Every year, World environment Day is celebrated on June 05.This day is celebrated to encourage awareness and environmental protection.According to United Nations,"The celebration of this day provide us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises,and communities in preserving and  enhancing the environment". In 2020,the theme was biodiversity-a concern that is both urgent and existential.Recent events, from bushfires in Brazil,the United states and Australia to locust infestations across East Africa-and now, corona virus pandemic - demonstrate the interdependence of humans and the webs of life in which they exist. The day was first observed in 1974 in the city of Spokane in the USA. In 1972, the United Nations General Assembly established the World Environment Day on the first day of the Stockh...

phenylketonuria

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Phenylketonuria Phenylketonuria (PKU) is the most common metabolic disorder in amino acid metabolism.. The incidence of PKU is 1 in 10.000 births. It is due to the deficiency of the hepatic enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase. caused by an autosomal recessive gene. In recent years, a variant of PKU-due to a defect in dihydrobiopterin reductase (relatively less)-has been reported. This enzyme deficiency impairs the synthesis of tetrahydrobiopterin required for the action of phenylalanine hydroxylase  The net outcome in PKU is that phenylalanine is not converted to tyrosine.  Phenyl alanine metabolism in PKU :- Phenylketonuria primarily causes the accumula- tion of phenylalanine in tissues and blood, and results in its increased excretion in urine. Due to disturbances in the routine metabolism, phenyl. alternate pathways resulting in the excessive production alanine is diverted to of phenylpyruvate, phenylacetate, phenyllactate and phenylacetylglutamine. All these meta...

Top strongest acids ever - Part 2

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Hi Folks!! Follow me on instagram https://instagram.com/labinthebox227?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= Top strongest acids ever -PART 2 From this point, acids are called "Super Acids". Since they can't be measured directly, they will be measured  on the Hammett Acidity Scale (H0). Chlorosulphuric Acid:- It is 8,800,000 times stronger than Hydrochloric Acid. First Superacid on this acid it is a beast(-12.78H0).It reacts violently with Water.It yields Sulphuric Acid and Hydrogen Chlorine in the process. Basically it turns into less powerful acid. In this process it also releases acidic fumes. Perchloric Acid:- It is 2.2 times stronger than Chlorosulphuric acid. Perchloric acid is a component in rocket fuel. Outside of that, it is commonly use din industrial purposes, and for a good reason perchloric acid is highly toxic, and when it's in crystal form, it can explode. Inhalation of its fumes can result in brain or lung damage and death (About -13H0). Trifil...

TOP STRONGEST ACIDS EVER -PART 1

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We will measure acidity in pKa.Lower the pKa, higher the acidity URIC ACID :- Uric Acid is a product of metabolic breakdown Also it can be found in Urine (5%-25%). Obviously it is not a powerful acid.It has pKa level of only 5.6. CITRIC ACID:- It is 8.4 times stronger than Uric acid.For instance lemon juice has only 8% of citric acid.It has only pKa value of only 4.7.It is used to dissolve rust and passivate Stainless steel.Also it mainly used in food and beverages . HYDROFLUORIC ACID:- It is 67 times stronger than Citric Acid.Before large batches of Hydrofluoric acid made in 1700s.Chemists told that it is extremely Dangerous.Even it could melt glass and Metal.It is very toxic.If you get it on your own skin,it can cause Heart attack (It reacts with Blood calcium).It also destroys nerves.We won't be feel anything if our bone melts this disturbing acid.The average pKa if Hydrofluoric acid is 3.16. NITRIC ACID:- It is 67000 times stronger than Hydrofluoric acid.It is used ...

ABOUT COUNSELLING

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Today I am gonna talk about the general topic that most of the upcoming college students have a knowledge about that term but no idea about it.Its the term named "COUNSELLING". If you wanna pursue Engineering through Government Quota,You can come through counselling.However some people book their seats before the result comes.If you are really confident about the cut off ,You can get good colleges at your choice in Round 1 or Round 2. Counselling will have four rounds.They divide the students into 4 rounds based on the rank list. In each round, you have 3 days as the selection time .In that time, you can discuss with your parents or your career advisor and select your college.After 3 days ,You'll get temporary allotment in which you can decide whether you are satisfied to that alloted college.If you are satisfied , you'll get the permanant allotment.If you are not satisfied with your alloted college,You'll be moved to next round.After you got the Perma...