biology module 6

1) Non-invasive diagnostic techniques are those that can be applied without penetrating the skin. 2) X-rays have a remarkable ability to penetrate matter. They help to provide detailed images of dense parts of the body like bones. 3) The photographic image produced by x-radiation is called Radiogra..

According to this theory, the accumulation of cross linked proteins damages cells and tissues and slows down bodily processes resulting in ageing. In a process called non-enzymatic glycosylation, glucose molecules attach themselves to proteins resulting in a chain of chemical reactions. This causes..

This is a recent approach to cancer treatment. This involves augmentation of natural anti-cancer immunological defence mechanisms. Monoclonal antibodies are used in this metho..

1. It is associated with calcium in the hardening of bones and teeth kidney 2. It helps in maintaining constant composition of the body fluids 5. Iron 25mg(boys) 35mg(girls) Liver, kidney, egg, yolk, whole meal, bread, bajra, ragi, apple, banana, and other gre..

PSI PSII Is located on the outer surface of non appressed parts of grana thylakoids & tret channels. Is located on the inner surface of appressed parts of grana thylakoids. Comprises of about 200 - 400 chlorophylls, 50 carotenoids, one molecules of P 700 Comprises of about..

This is a technique of suppression or augmentation of immune responses, to achieve therapeutic effects. Immuno modulators are drugs, which modulate the patients immune response. It will either improve or reduce, until the required level is reache..

Hydrophytes grow in habitats where water is in excessive supply. They can be further categorised into the following six grou..

Diamond deposits occur in three types of geological modules such as Kimberlite pipes, conglomerate beds and alluvial gravels. The main diamond bearing area in India are Penna belt of Madhya Pradesh and parts of Andhra Pradesh. We have reserves of 28 lakhs carats diamon..

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