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Microbiology: The Science Behind the World's Tiniest Creatures

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Image Source: FreeImages Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, as well as their interactions with other organisms. Microbiologists are essential to the field of healthcare because they help identify and treat infections that cannot be detected with visible light, such as those caused by viruses. With a microbiology degree, you can work in research or clinical settings and specialize in a variety of areas to combine your interests with your skill set. If you’re interested in studying microbiology but aren’t sure which area fits you best, this guide will give you all the information you need to get started on this career path. Keep reading to learn more about the different types of microbiology careers out there and what kind of skills they require so that you can choose wisely before committing to one. What Is Microbiology? Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, or tiny organisms, such as bacteria and viruses. It is important in man

The Importance of Biodiversity to an Ecosystem.

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Image Source: Unsplash ‍ When we think about ecosystems, the word biodiversity usually doesn’t come to mind. Instead, most people think of forests, lakes, rivers, and other natural places. However, biodiversity is an important part of any ecosystem. It refers to the variety of plants and animals in a given location or biome. Biodiversity also helps to maintain an ecosystem because it means that different organisms are present that have different characteristics and abilities. These elements play different roles in the ecosystem . What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity is a term used to describe the variety of species in a given ecosystem. It can also refer to the health of the ecosystems themselves. Biodiversity is a critical factor in determining how ecosystems function, how they respond to change, and how long they will last. Biodiversity is measured as the number of different species in an ecosystem. It can also be measured as the relative abundance of each species, or the extent to whi

control and coordination

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CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION Living organisms respond to various stimuli like heat, light, cold, touch, pressure etc. Example : Withdrawal of hand on touching a hot object. Control and Coordination in Animals It is brought about in all animals with the help of two main systems (a) Nervous System (b) Endocrine System Nervous System : Consists of Brain,Spinal network and a huge network of nerves. Functions (i) To receive the information from environment (ii) To receive the information from various body parts. (Stimuli  Response) (iii) To act accordingly through muscles and glands. Stimulus :  Any change in environment to which the organisms respond is called stimulus. E.g., touching a hot plate. Response :  The reaction of our body to a stimulus. E.g. withdrawal of our hand on touching hot plate. Coordination– The working together of various organs of the body of an organism in a proper manner to produce appropriate reaction to a stimulus is c

our environment

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Environment  :-  The sum of biological and physical factors, along with the chemical interactions that affect an organism is known as the environment. All components of biosphere interact with each other in an organised manner. This organised interaction assures the survival of an organism that may result in the gradual evolution of the respective organism in the biosphere. An Environment is everything that is around us, which includes both living and nonliving things such as soil, water, animals and plants, which adapt themselves to their surroundings. It is nature’s gift that helps in nourishing the life on the earth. The environment plays an important role in the existence of life on the planet earth. The word Environment is derived from the French word “Environ” which meaning “surrounding.” An ecosystem refers to all the living and the non-living things present in the environment and it is a foundation of the Biosphere, which determines the health of the ent