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Lipid Hydrolysis Test (Lipase Test)- Principle, Procedure, Results
Lipid Hydrolysis Test (Lipase Test) is the biochemical test used to detect the ability of bacteria to produce exoenzyme lipase and hydrolyze lipids. Lipids are important components of the biological system. A lipid ... Read more
Starch Digestion: Structure, Enzymes, Mechanism, Process
Dietary starches contribute as the largest energy sources by humans to meet their calorie intake. Starch is a complex macromolecule derived from plant-based foods and beverages. Because of their structural complexity, starches seem ... Read more
Genetic Linkage- Characteristics, Types and Significance
Associated Terms Characteristic of Linked Genes Genes on different chromosomes assort independently giving a 1: 1: 1: 1 test cross ratio. Linked genes do not assort independently but tend to stay together in ... Read more
LAP Test- Principle, Procedure, Results, Uses
LAP test is used for the differentiation and identification of catalase-negative Gram-positive cocci bacteria. Specifically, it is used to distinguish Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Pediococcus, and Lactococcus species from Aerococcus and Leuconostoc species. Leucine aminopeptidases ... Read more
Species: Classification, Taxonomy, Example, Identification
Species are widely understood as types or kinds of organisms. For example, humans and dogs are different species. The concept of a species seems straightforward at first: a group of organisms that are ... Read more
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER): Structure, Functions
Structure of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (smooth ER) Different structures are present in the Endoplasmic reticulum. They are discussed below: a. Cisternae b. Vesicles c. Tubules Note Functions of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Functions of ... Read more
Sister Chromatids: Formation, Separation, Functions
Sister chromatids are the two identical copies of the same chromosome attached by the structure called the centromere. During the interphase (S phase) of cell division, eukaryote chromosomes present in the nucleus are ... Read more
Sexual Reproduction: Features, Stages, Types, Examples
Reproduction in biology is defined as the process of producing offspring of the same kind. It ensures the continuity of life forms from generation to generation. It is the essential feature of every ... Read more
Verticillium Wilt: Causes, Symptoms, Disease Cycle, Control
Verticillium wilt is a destructive plant disease affecting over 300 plant species and causes major yield losses. The host plants include trees, shrubs, field crops, vegetables, ornamental plants, and weeds. However, gymnosperms and ... Read more
Voges-Proskauer (VP) Test: Principle, Procedure & Results
Although most bacteria are able to ferment (metabolize) glucose, the end product of glucose metabolism by different bacteria might not always be the same. Following glycolysis, some follow the mixed acid fermentation pathway ... Read more
