Comprehensive Biology Notes
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The leaf is a dorsi-ventrally compressed, lateral appendage of the stem, produced at the nodes. But here are some modifications in Leaves. There are main three parts of the leaf …
The epidermal tissue system forms the outermost skin or epidermis (epi = upon, derma = skin) of all plant organs beginning from the underground roots to the stem, leaves, flowers, …
Vascular Tissue System Xylem Introduction It is a characteristic of the higher cryptogams ie pteridophytes and all groups of the spermatophytes (Angiosperms and Gymnosperms). The vascular tissue system consists of …
Types of leaves There are mainly two types of leaves as follows, Simple Leaf Simple leaves are those in which a single leaf blade or lamina is present. Simple leaves …
Here are some Sources of Carbohydrates we are going to study… Sugarcane Botanical name – Saccharum officinarum Family – Poaceae Part used – (Cane) stem Type – Carbohydrate, disaccharide, sucrose Sucrose- Glucose + Fructose Sugar is a sweet crystalline substance …
Classification of vegetable oil Vegetable oils are classified based on their ability to absorb oxygen from the atmosphere. They are usually classified into four main groups. Drying oils Semi-drying oils Non-drying …
Introduction about Alkaloids Alkaloids comprise of a chemically diverse group of natural compounds with pharmaceutical importance. The term alkaloid is derived from the word “alkali-like”. The knowledge of alkaloids and …
Plant Resources used as alkaloids – Adathoda Common name – Adulsa, Vasaka Botanical source – Adhatoda vasica Nees Family – Acanthaceae Part Used – Fresh and dried leaves Type: Alkaloid- …
What are Oils and Fats? 1) Like other necessities of man, oils are also used as one of the main necessities as they are required in the daily life of man. …
Coconut Botanical source – Cocos nucifera Linn. Family – Palmae (Arecaceae) Part used – Fruit (dried solid endosperm) Type – Fat Coconut oil is obtained by expression or solvent extraction from the dried …
