Mitochondria vs Plastids Mitochondria (singular – mitochondrion) and plastids are two important membrane bound organelles located inside the eukaryotic cells (cells that contain organized nucleus). Mitochondrion is the place where cell utilizes sugar molecules to produce high energy containing molecules called adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and the process is called respiration. Plastids are involved in […]
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Difference Between Monocyte and Macrophage
The key difference between monocyte and macrophage is that monocyte is the largest type of white blood cell that can differentiate into macrophages or dendritic cells while macrophage is a large specialized white blood cell that engulfs infectious particles and cleans micro debris. The immune system has different types of cells including lymphocytes, macrophages, monocytes, […]
Difference Between Colon Cancer and Prostate Cancer
Colon Cancer vs Prostate Cancer Colon and prostate cancers are two types of common cancers detected in the elderly individuals. Both cancers are very invasive. These two cancers types are very different from each other, which are discussed below in detail, highlighting the clinical features, symptoms, causes, investigation and diagnosis, prognosis, and the course […]
Difference Between Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The key difference between basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma is their spread. Squamous cell cancers spread more rapidly and frequently than basal cell cancers. Basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas are both skin cancers. Basal cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that arises from the deepest actively dividing layer of cells while […]
Difference Between Basal Cell and Squamous Cell
Basal Cell vs Squamous Cell Basal and squamous cells are two types of cells found in epithelial tissue. The main function of epithelial tissue is to provide protection and support to organs in the body. It covers almost all the body surfaces or linings including skin, body organs such as nose, mouth, ear and […]
Difference Between UTI and Yeast Infection
UTI vs Yeast Infection Urinary tract infections and yeast infections may present with similar symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Both may present with lower abdominal pain and painful micturition. Despite similar presentations, there are many differences between the two, which is discussed below in detail while highlighting the clinical features, symptoms, […]
Difference Between Diarrhea and Dysentery
Dysentery vs Diarrhea Diarrhea and dysentery are two common clinical presentations especially in pediatric practice. In pediatric wards, in some countries, there is a separate section for children with diarrhea to admit. This section has expanded latrine facilities and purposefully separated from the other patients due to the high risk of spread. Although both conditions […]