What are Fish Scales? Most fishes have scales on their external body that are actually part of their exoskeleton covering. They protect the fish skin from the external environment and prevent the entry of pathogens. Fish scales are basically the secretion of skin that evolved independently in bony and cartilaginous fishes. We can say that the scales are complex derivatives of … [Read more...] about Types of Fish Scales
Sugar Manufacturing
Sugar used for sweetening food items is one of the essential ingredients in a common man’s daily diet. It is regarded as one of the pure and highly refined edible food products available in the marketplace. Sugar manufacturing is a lengthy process that includes crushing, milling, clarification, crystallization, and refining. In recent years this manufacturing process has … [Read more...] about Sugar Manufacturing
Prevention of Corrosion
What is Corrosion? Corrosion refers to the process by which the metal is slowly damaged due to the constant reaction between its atoms and the atmospheric air and moisture. As time passes, the metals develop coloured corroded coating over them due to rusting. Thereby, particles of the metal object break down spontaneously from its exterior and start to fall off layer by layer. … [Read more...] about Prevention of Corrosion
Functions of Ecosystem
As the name suggests, “Eco” stands for habitat or environment while “system” stands for arrangement. You can understand an ecosystem as a complex arrangement established by the constant interaction between the biotic and abiotic factors in a specific area. In ecology, an ecosystem is a fundamental unit where all the living components like plants, animals and microbes … [Read more...] about Functions of Ecosystem
MTT Assay
There are several assays for the determination of cell viability and cytotoxicity. Some of the assays that use drug exposure, irradiation etc. do not manifest the immediate result; instead, it may take several hours or sometimes even days to acquire results. In such a scenario, MTT, which is a survival assay that delivers instant results based on retention of regenerative … [Read more...] about MTT Assay