Respiration in Organisms What is Respiration? Anaerobic Respiration in Muscles We (human beings) normally obtain energy by aerobic respiration. But under certain conditions (when extra energy is needed), anaerobic respiration can take place in our muscles for a short time. When the oxygen gets used up faster in our muscle cells than can be supplied […]
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Nutrition in Animals INTRODUCTION Animals get their food from plants, either directly by eating plants or indirectly by eating animals that eat plants. Some animals eat both plants and animals. Recall that all organisms including humans require food for growth, repair and functioning of the body. Animal nutrition includes nutrient requirement, mode of intake of
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Nutrition in Plants What is Nutrition? Autotrophic It is a mode of nutrition in which organisms prepare their own food. Inorganic molecules like CO2 and H2O are converted into organic molecules like carbohydrates in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll. E.g. Green plants. Autotrophs are further categorized as: Photosynthesis Importance of Photosynthesis Synthesis of Plant
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A SHIRT IN THE MARKET Life of a Cotton Farmer The life of a cotton farmer is not easy. Many farmers who grow cotton have small farms and have to work hard to harvest the cotton crop. After harvesting the cotton, the farmers generally sell the cotton to the nearby traders. Some traders also provide
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MARKETS AROUND US We purchase the products we require from the market. There are many kinds of markets. Different Kinds of Markets Weekly Markets Shops in the Neighborhood Shopping Complexes and Malls Chain of Markets Many people are linked to the process of production, transportation and selling of goods in the markets: We find markets
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UNDERSTANDING MEDIA Media is the plural form of the word ‘medium’. It refers to all the means of communication, everything ranging from a pamphlet to satellites. Television, radio and newspapers are called the mass media as they reach millions of people, cutting across the boundaries of countries. Technological Advancements in Media Following are the advantages
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WOMEN CHANGE THE WORLD Stereotypic Roles of Women A stereotype is an assumption or preconceived notion about a person, community or place which is not backed by any logic or reason. For example, girls are expected to talk softly but boys can pass off being aggressive. Many people today believe in stereotypes. For example, women
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Chapter 3: HOW THE STATE GOVERNMENT WORKS HOW THE STATE GOVERNMENT WORKS India is a democratic country where people choose their own representatives. Since the country is divided into various states, the people not only elect the members of the Central Government but also choose the Government of the State in which they live. Elections
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Role of The Government in Health Health refers to the state of being free from any illness or injury. Health does not only mean freedom from diseases but also implies clean drinking water, adequate food and clean surroundings for the people. A healthy mind ensures a healthy body. One also needs to remain free from
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ON EQUALITY Equality is an important principle which is enunciated in the Indian constitution. The Indian constitution guarantees equality to all citizens irrespective of their caste, class, creed and gender. Equality and the Indian Constitution Equality refers to the state of being equal. Several kinds of inequalities exist in our society today. One of the
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