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Inflorescence refers to the arrangement or pattern of flowers on the floral axis or stem.

It can be simple or compound, with types like raceme, panicle, or capitulum.

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The perianth is the outer part of the flower, made up of the calyx (sepals) and corolla (petals).

It protects the inner reproductive parts.

It may also help attract pollinators.

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In most fungi, the nuclei are haploid (n) during the vegetative and asexual stages.

Diploid phase occurs briefly during sexual reproduction, followed by meiosis to restore haploidy.

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A thallus is a plant body not differentiated into true roots, stems, and leaves.

It is commonly found in algae, fungi, and some bryophytes.

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Chemosynthetic bacteria obtain energy by oxidizing inorganic compounds like ammonia or hydrogen sulfide.

They use this energy to synthesize food, making them autotrophs without relying on sunlight.

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Sarcina is a bacterial arrangement formed when cocci divide in three perpendicular planes, resulting in a cubical packet of 8 cells.

It is commonly seen in some Gram-positive cocci like Sarcina ventriculi.

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The cisternae are flattened, spherical or tubular membrane-bound sacs found in the endoplasmic reticulum.

They help in transport and modification of proteins and lipids within the cell.

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Rudolph Virchow proposed in 1855 that all new cells arise from pre-existing cells (“Omnis cellula e cellula”).

This idea supported the cell theory, challenging the earlier belief in spontaneous generation.

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Bioremediation is the use of living organisms like bacteria and plants to remove or neutralize pollutants from the environment.

It is an eco-friendly method to clean up contaminated soil, water, or air.

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Deductive reasoning: General to specific.

Inductive reasoning: Specific to general.