Biology
endosperm
Term: endosperm
Origin: Anc Greek
????/endo(=inside, within)
??????(=seed) > (=sow)
>??????/spearo (=disperse)
Definition
An endospore is a dormant and temporarily non-reproductive structure produced by certain bacteria under unfavorable conditions. Although word ?spore? indicates a ?plant embryo? the endospores are not offsprings but bacteria in different state.
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What Is Perisperm?
A) Persistent nucellus B) Remnant of endosperm C) Disintegrated secondary nucleus D) Peripheral part of endosperm The correct answer is: A) Persistent nucellus...
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Spore
Term: sporeLiterally meaning: " seed?Origin: Anc Greek??????(=seed) > (=sow,) >??????/spearo (=disperse) Coined/Historythe name of the classical Greek city ??????/Sparta is derived also from word ??????(=disperse) due to many villages around of...
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Endoskeleton
Term: endoskeleton Origin: Anc Greek????/endo(=inside, within)????????/skeletos (= the group of bones of an animal body) > ?????? /skello(=dry up) > ???????/scleros(=hard) DefinitionAn endospore is a dormant and temporarily non-reproductive structure...
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Comparison Between Embryo And Endosperm
Embryo and Endosperm: Major Differences Embryo Endosperm 1. It is formed by fertilized egg (syngamy) It is formed by fusion of secondary nucleus (triple fusion) 2. It is always...
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4/1/14
Today Mrs.Tyrell was absent for illness, she probably has a bacteria making her sick (haha get it because we learned about some bacteria that cause illness). Even though she was gone we took notes over a PowerPoint and I did research on Leprosy. I then...
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