Functional groups

An atom or group of atoms which makes an organic compound reactive and decides its functions is called functional group. Table of formulae of different functional groups Sno. Formula of Functional Group Name 1. Alcohols 2. Aldehydes 3. Ketones 4. Carboxylic acids 5....

Hydrocarbons

Carbon is a nonmetal having symbol C. its atomic no. is 6 and its atomic weight is 12. The electronic configuration of carbon is 2, 4. Valency of carbon is 4 because there are 4 valence electrons present in its outermost energy shell. Carbon is present in group 14 of...

Unisexual and Bisexual Organisms

Unisexual organismsThe organisms in which male and female reproductive system are present in different individuals are called unisexual organisms. We can also say that the organisms in which male and female sexes are separate are called unisexual organisms. For...

Fertilization In Plants

FertilizationThe second step in the formation of seeds is fertilization. Fertilization may be defined as the fusion of male gametes (pollens) with the female gametes (ovum) to form zygote, during the sexual reproduction. We have already discussed that the formation of...

Pollination

SeedsA seed can be defined as the reproductive unit of a plant which is used to grow a new plant. The seed consists of the embryo and plenty of food for the development and growth of the embryo. When the seeds get favourable conditions such as water, air, light and...