Key Difference – Fatty Acid Synthesis vs Beta Oxidation A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid composed of a long hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group. Fatty acids are major components of fats and oils. Hydrocarbon chain of the fatty acid can be saturated (no double bonds between carbon atoms) or unsaturated (there […]
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Difference Between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Pension
Key Difference – Defined Benefit vs Defined Contribution Pension Defined benefit and defined contribution pension are two forms of investments that enable planning an income for retirement age; however, these two terms are often used interchangeably. As a result, it is important to clearly identify the difference between the two. The key difference between […]
Difference Between Obligate Intracellular Parasite and Bacteriophage
Key Difference – Obligate Intracellular Parasite vs Bacteriophage A parasite is an organism which lives in and on another organism, deriving nutrients from them. Some parasites totally depend on the host organism while some are partially dependent. They are known as total parasites and partial parasites, respectively. Obligate intracellular parasites are one group of […]
Difference Between Candida and Yeast Infection
Key Difference – Candida vs Yeast Infection Fungi can be divided into 4 main groups based on their morphology: yeast, moulds, dimorphic and yeast like.The group consisting of unicellular fungal species is known as yeast. They can be spherical or ovoid in shape. Yeast reproduces by budding. They do not produce branching chains. Malassezia […]
Difference Between Commensalism and Parasitism
Key Difference – Commensalism vs Parasitism Organisms in an ecosystem interact with each other in different ways. Different types of interactions can be identified between different species. Some interactions result in benefits for both parties while some interactions remain neutral without benefits or adverse effects. In some other interactions, one party is benefited at […]
Difference Between SSI and SSA
Key Difference – SSI vs SSA Many governments have a number of independent agencies and programs to provide various forms of assistance to citizens in need. The government of the United States is an appropriate example for the same; SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSA (Social Security Administration) are a welfare program and an […]
Difference Between Social Security and SSI
Key Difference – Social Security vs SSI Independent agencies in governments of countries operate a number of programs for the benefit of the citizens. Social Security and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) are two such programs offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the United States. The key difference between social security and SSI […]
Difference Between Pneumonia and Walking Pneumonia
Key Difference – Pneumonia vs Walking Pneumonia Pneumonia is a disease caused by the invasion of the lung parenchyma by a disease- causing agent (mostly bacteria), evoking exudative solidification of the (consolidation) of the pulmonary tissue. Walking pneumonia is actually a mild form of pneumonia where hospitalization is not required, and the patient can […]
Difference Between Leg Cramp and Blood Clot
Key Difference – Leg Cramp vs Blood Clot A blood clot is a meshwork of fibrin fibers running in all directions and entrapping blood cells, platelets and plasma. A leg cramp is a sudden painful contraction of the muscles, usually in the calf, which gradually disappears within few minutes. This is the key difference […]
Difference Between Klinefelter and Turner Syndrome
Key Difference – Klinefelter vs Turner Syndrome Klinefelter syndrome is defined as the male hypogonadism that occurs when there are two or more X chromosomes and two or more Y chromosomes. Turner syndrome is the complete or partial monosomy of the X chromosome, which is characterized primarily by the hypogonadism in phenotypic females. Since […]
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