Science Facts Set-32

• The Human Brain has about 50-100 billion neurons (nerve cells).
• In a plant, photosynthesis takes place much faster than respiration.
• The chemical name for rat poison is zinc phosphide.
• Agrostology is the scientific study of grasses.
• The diameter of the milky way galaxy is about 100,000 light years.

• About 49,000 species of vertebrates exist in our planet.
• Mouse is the most successful and rapidly evolving mammal.
• One nautical mile is equal to 1852 meters.
• Kwashiorkor is a disease caused due to the deficiency of dietary protein.
• Pycnometer is a device used to determine the density of a liquid.