1. Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroxine hormone by the thyroid gland. In case, iodine is deficient in our diet, there is a possibility that we might suffer from goitre. Iodised common salt is a source of iodine. So as to avoid deficiency of iodine, iodised salt is recommended.

    Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroxine hormone by the thyroid gland. In case, iodine is deficient in our diet, there is a possibility that we might suffer from goitre. Iodised common salt is a source of iodine. So as to avoid deficiency of iodine, iodised salt is recommended.

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  2. When tendrils come in contact with any support, the tip of the tendril in contact with the object does not grow as rapidly as the part of the tendril away from the object. this is due to the fast that auxin secreted in the tip diffuses towards the side opposite to the point of contact. So this inducRead more

    When tendrils come in contact with any support, the tip of the tendril in contact with the object does not grow as rapidly as the part of the tendril away from the object. this is due to the fast that auxin secreted in the tip diffuses towards the side opposite to the point of contact. So this induces more growth on the side opposite to the point of contact. Thereby causing the tendril to circle around the object.

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  3. Opening and closing of stomata occurs due to turgor changes in guard cells. Moreover guard cells have differentially thickened walls i.e., outer walls are thin and inner walls are thick. Absorption of water causes guard cells to swell up and get curved out resulting in the opening of stomatal pore wRead more

    Opening and closing of stomata occurs due to turgor changes in guard cells. Moreover guard cells have differentially thickened walls i.e., outer walls are thin and inner walls are thick. Absorption of water causes guard cells to swell up and get curved out resulting in the opening of stomatal pore whereas during flaccid condition, shrinking of guard cells takes places that causes closure of stomatal pore.

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  4. Enzymes break-down the various complex organic molecules of food into simple, soluble absorbable inorganic molecules without actually participation in the reaction. So they are also called as biocatalysts.

    Enzymes break-down the various complex organic molecules of food into simple, soluble absorbable inorganic molecules without actually participation in the reaction. So they are also called as biocatalysts.

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  5. The most important criterion to decide whether something is aliveor not is the movement. All the living things which are alive move by themselves without any external help. Movement here does not mean physical movement only. It also includes movements at molecular level. secondly all living organismRead more

    The most important criterion to decide whether something is aliveor not is the movement. All the living things which are alive move by themselves without any external help. Movement here does not mean physical movement only. It also includes movements at molecular level. secondly all living organisms perform certain life processes like respiration, excretion, transportation, reproduction which enables it to sustain itself.

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