Allele Frequency
Biology

Allele Frequency

Allele frequency refers to the different forms of a gene at a single position on a chromosome. It refers to how frequently a particular allele…
Concept of Departmental Accounting
Accounting

Concept of Departmental Accounting

Concept of Departmental Accounting Departmental Accounting refers to maintaining accounts for one or more branches or departments of the company. Modern life is very mechanical,…
Birthstone: Aquamarine
Geographic Minerals

Birthstone: Aquamarine

Definition – “Aquamarine” (from Latin: aqua marina, “seawater”), is the second-most-popular gem beryl and is the birthstone for the month of March. It occurs at…
Bankrupt
Finance

Bankrupt

A bankrupt is a debtor who is unable to pay his creditors in full. The definition of the bankrupt is having been legally determined to…
What is Gene Therapy?
Biology

What is Gene Therapy?

Gene therapy means putting in a working gene to a person who has a damaged gene. It is an experimental technique that uses genes to…
What is Genetics?
Biology

What is Genetics?

Genetics Genetics is a discipline of biology. It is the study of heredity in general and of genes in particular. It is the science of…
Sand Dollar
Geography

Sand Dollar

Definition – The term sand dollar (also known as a sea cookie or snapper biscuit in New Zealand, or pansy shell in South Africa) refers…
Accounting Procedure in Departmental Accounts
Accounting

Accounting Procedure in Departmental Accounts

Accounting Procedure in Departmental Accounts Departmental Accounts are accounts relating to the several departments or sections of a busi­ness drawn up with a view to…
Mother Of Pearl
Geographic Minerals

Mother Of Pearl

Definition – Mother of Pearl (MOP), also known as ‘Nacre’ (/ˈneɪkər/ NAY-kər also /ˈnækrə/ NAK-rə), is a smooth shining iridescent substance forming the inner layer…
Bank Rate
Banking

Bank Rate

Bank Rate Bank rate is the rate charged by the central bank for lending funds to commercial banks. It is the rate of interest that…
Genes
Biology

Genes

A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes are forms of DNA. DNA is a collection of chemical information that carries the…
Manganite: Properties and Occurrences
Geographic Minerals

Manganite: Properties and Occurrences

Manganite is a mineral composed of manganese oxide-hydroxide, MnO(OH), crystallizing in the monoclinic system. It is a mineral named for its dominating manganese content. It…
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