In biology‚ there are four major biological macromolecules that are found in the cell‚ carbohydrates‚ lipids‚ nucleic acid‚ and proteins. Biological macromolecules are also known as organic molecules. Biological macromolecules are very large molecules that are of a key importance to living organisms. Most biological macromolecules are built by joining smaller molecule subunits. Carbohydrates are large groups of organic compounds found in foods such as sugars‚ starches‚ glucose‚ fructose‚ galactose
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BIO-1100 Principles of Biology Ladybugs By Jozef Vandenmooter Introduction Ladybug is the name commonly used to describe the Coccinellidae (which means clothed in scarlet)‚ members of the Coleoptera‚ or beetle family. They are also known as Lady beetles‚ Ladybirds‚ Ladybird Beetles or Ladybird Bugs. The lady’ referred to is the Virgin Mary. In German they are called Marienkafer‚ or Mary beetles. In Dutch we call them LieveHeersbeestjes‚ or Dear Lord Bugs. The reason they are given
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BEETROOT PIGMENTS - and membranes – These pigments are betalain pigments (not‚ as often thought‚ anthocyanins)‚ which they replace in some organisms. They are named after the Beet family of plants (Beta) but are also found in fungi (Fly Agaric - the red‚ spotted one!). In petals they presumably attract pollinating insects and may be present in seeds/fruits to encourage birds to eat them and so disperse the seeds. Man has selected for colour in beetroot‚ both because
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Bown (1995: 37) describes that the pandan tree grows as tall as 5 meters‚ with erect‚ small branches. Pandan is also known as Fragrant Screw Pine. Its trunk bears plenty of prop roots. Its leaves spirals the branches‚ and crowds at the end. Its male inflorescence emits a fragrant smell‚ and grows in length for up to 0.5 meters. The fruit of the pandan tree‚ which is usually about 20 centimeters long‚ are angular in shape‚ narrow in the end and the top is shortening. In various parts of the world
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forgiveness from The Creator. In less extreme methods‚ potions laced with mercury‚ powdered horn from unicorn or attaching live chickens around plague buboes are used. The natives delve in usage of magic rings and amulets‚ spell casted powders and alkaloids to shield themselves from the plague. Some chose to pack herbs or ornate pomanders to purify air while some settles with cold water bath. The failing of all preceding attempts‚ leads to the dependence on hospitals and medical personnel or found themselves
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Tulsi- Ocimum sanctum L. Introduction Tulsi is classified as Surasadigana in Ayurveda. The plant grows throughout India but is widely cultivated in home gardens. The medicinal use Tulsi is not mentioned in Ayurveda but it figures in the traditional medical systems such as Greek‚ Roman‚ Sidha and Unani. Tulsi belongs to the family Lamiaceae. Other Sanskrit synonyms include Apetarakshasi‚ Bahumanjari‚ Bhutghani‚ Gauri‚ Haripriya‚ Surasa‚ and Tulasi. In English it is known as Holy basil. O. sanctum
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Scopolamine/Burundanga Scopolamine (Burundanga) is one of the most dangerous drug in the world. Scopolamine is a kind of powder that is obtained from a tree called El Borrachero which translates as the drunken binge. On this tree grows beautiful flowers in which owes its English name as “Angel’s Trumpet”. This plant grows in Colombia‚ Ecuador and Venezuela but it is only used by the criminal element in Colombia. Scopolamine produces psychoactive effects in humans. Steve Beyer’s blog “Singing to
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withdrawal symptoms which include: diarrhea‚ sweating‚ high-pitched cry‚ tremors‚ and irritability Small head circumference Disease from the mother and be passed on to the fetus (Syphilis‚ Hepatitis‚ HIV) Cocaine Crystalline tropane alkaloid from the leabes of the coca plant Stimulant of the central nervous system and an appetite suppressant Commonly used recreationally Side effects: hyper activity‚ restlessness‚ increased blood pressure‚ increased heart rate‚ euphoria‚ some discomfort
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Intoduction: The past decade has witnessed a tremendous resurgence in the interest and use of medicinal plant products.Medicinal plants are various plants used in herbalism and thought by some to have medicinal properties. Few plants or their phytochemical constituents have been proven to have medicinal effects by rigorous science or have been approved by regulatory agencies such as the United States Food and Drug Administration or European Food Safety Authority.The articles in this category can
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are used to control inflammation in the airways in the lungs (bronchial tubes). Short-acting methylxanthine medicines are used to control narrowing of the bronchial tubes. This may decrease asthma symptoms. Hordenine‚ or N‚N-dimethyltyramine‚ is an alkaloid of the phenethylamine class that occurs naturally in a variety of plants‚ taking its name from one of the commonest‚ barley (Hordeum species). Chemically‚ hordenine is the N-methyl derivative of N-methyltyramine‚ and the N‚N-dimethyl derivative of
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