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Adaptive Immune System
The adaptive immune system is required to fight against pathogens that cannot be controlled by innate immune defences. It is also referred to as the acquired immune system because it is acquired during the course of life. They are specific to the type of pathogen invading the body. All the components of the adaptive immune…
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Innate Immune System
Immune System fights against microbes and prevent their entry inside the body. Innate Immune System is composed of cells and proteins that are always present and are ready to fight against microbes in the infection area. Innate Immune System is present from the time of our birth. Main elements of the innate immune system are –
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Types of Immune System
We, humans, have two types of Immune system and are classified based on whether they are present at the time of birth or not.
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Immune System
Immune system consists of different types of cells and organs which protect our body against pathogens. Pathogens are defined as microorganisms that cause infections in the body such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoans. Antigens are molecules that elicit antibody generation. They can be everything that does not belong to our body, from parasites to…
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Immunology Definition
“The study of the immune system, the cell-mediated and humoral aspects of immunity and immune responses.” Immunology is a branch of biology involved with the study of the immune system, components of the immune system, its biological processes, the physiological functioning of the immune system, types, its disorders and a lot more. The immune system…
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Principles of Inheritance
When Mendel observed the monohybrid cross he proposed two laws of inheritance- Law of Dominance – Distinct elements termed as factors control the characteristics. These factors at all times exist as a couple. One of the constituent genes of the couple dominates over the former. Law of Segregation – Alleles don’t blend and the two characteristics are…
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What is Genetics?
Genetics is termed as the study to understand the functioning of inheritance of traits from parents to offspring. The groundwork on which heredity stands is known as inheritance. It is defined as the procedure by which characteristics are handed down from one generation to the other. Gregor Johann Mendel is known as the “Father of…
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Examples of Ecology
Following are a few examples of ecology: Human Ecology It focuses on the relationship between humans and the environment. It emphasizes the impact human beings have on the environment and gives knowledge on how we can improve ourselves for the betterment of humans and the environment. Niche Construction It deals with the study of how…
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Importance of Ecology
The following reasons explain the importance of ecology: Conservation of Environment Ecology helps us to understand how our actions affect the environment. It shows the individuals the extent of damage we cause to the environment. Lack of understanding of ecology has led to the degradation of land and the environment. It has also led to…
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Types of Ecology
The diagram showing different Types of Ecology Ecology can be classified into different types. The different types of ecology are given below: Global Ecology It deals with interactions among earth’s ecosystems, land, atmosphere and oceans. It helps to understand the large-scale interactions and their influence on the planet. Landscape Ecology It deals with the exchange…
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