Understanding the Versatile Applications of Chitosan and Its Unique Properties
Explore the multifaceted potential of chitosan, derived from chitin sources like crustaceans and fungi, in applications ranging from industrial membranes to medical scaffolds. Delve into its structural intricacies, including its semi-crystalline nature and allomorphic variations, which contribute to
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Understanding the Structure and Function of Exoskeletons in Animals
An exoskeleton is an external skeleton made of chitin and other substances that supports and protects various animals, such as insects and crustaceans. This rigid or articulated envelope does not grow with the animal, requiring molting to shed the old exoskeleton for a new one. The structure include
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Understanding Exoskeletons: Structure, Function, and Diversity
Exoskeletons are rigid coverings that support and protect the bodies of various animals, serving vital roles in structure, defense, and movement. They vary in composition, such as chitin in arthropods and bone in vertebrates like turtles. This comprehensive overview explores the significance, types,
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Marine Novel Medicinal Agents from Marine Sources Compiled by Dr. Nisha Sharma
Oceans, covering more than 70% of the Earth's surface, harbor a plethora of invertebrates and algal species, providing a rich source of medicinal compounds. Marine organisms have yielded commonly used drugs like shark and cod-liver oils, sodium alginate, agar-agar, and chitin. Various classification
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Understanding the Insect Gas Exchange System
The insect gas exchange system involves spiracles, tracheae, and tracheoles that facilitate the exchange of gases to support respiration in insects. Spiracles lined with chitin control airflow, while tracheae and tracheoles enable oxygen to dissolve into the haemolymph through passive diffusion, sup
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