CLASSIFICATION II

General Principles of Classification Classification is the science that puts organisms into distinct groups to make their study easy and systematic. Modern scientific classification is based on structure and functions. Organisms with similar anatomical and morphological characteristics are placed in… Read More

RESPIRATION

Definition: process by which food substances are chemically broken down in all living cells to release energy, carbon (IV) oxide and water or alcohol Tissue respiration takes place in mitochondria. These organelles occur in large numbers in cells of organs… Read More

GASEOUS EXCHANGE

Gaseous Exchange in Plants Gaseous exchange: process by which respiratory gases, O2 and CO2, are passed across the respiratory surface Concentration gradient existing btn the respiratory surface and the surrounding medium facilitates gaseous exchange The mechanism of exchange involves simple… Read More