General Science

Plant Nutrients

Plant nutrients are a critical aspect of developing and producing a crop. The question is, how can we determine which nutrient is lacking? Alternatively, which fertiliser is the most effective for our crop?  When studying plant nutrition, it’s important to understand that some nutrients are required in larger quantities than others. In the field of […]

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Nucleic Acids

Nucleic acids are undoubtedly one of the most important macromolecules for continuing life on the planet. Our hereditary information is stored in these acid molecules based on proteins, and this information is passed on to the next generation. Moreover, these molecules are also important for the formation of some important compounds in the body. The

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Nitrogen Cycle

In the Nitrogen cycle, nitrogen is a vital ingredient for all living things. Even though nitrogen is abundant in the atmosphere, most species cannot acquire it in this form. Nitrogen can be found in various inorganic (nitrate, ammonia) and organic (nucleic and amino acids) forms. As organisms use nitrogen for development and, in certain circumstances,

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