Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991
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Is lettuce a C3 or C4 plant?
Lettuce is a C3 plant. Register at BYJU’S NEET to explore other fascinating concepts.
Is Rubisco a catalyst?
Yes, Rubisco is a catalyst, but an extremely inefficient one. For reference, rubisco can only fix about three CO2 molecules... View Article
Are pineapples Xerophytes?
Yes, pineapples are xerophytic plants. Moreover, it also undergoes a special photosynthesis pathway called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism or CAM. Register... View Article
Why do CAM plants open their stomata at night?
CAM plants are predominantly found in very arid and hot environments where water is scarce. Hence, to avoid excess loss... View Article
Is succinic acid toxic?
Succinic acid is not toxic, but like most mono- and dicarboxylic acids, it can irritate the eyes and skin. Register... View Article
Can a person on ARVs test negative?
A person on Antiretroviral therapy (ART) can reduce HIV to such low levels that it becomes undetectable in normal blood... View Article
What happens if you miss a day of pep?
The goal of HIV treatment is about 95% adherence, and missing a single dose has a negligible impact (1 out... View Article
Is Rubisco an efficient enzyme?
Rubisco is a rather inefficient enzyme. This is because it has a very slow catalytic rate when compared to other... View Article
How quickly does PEP work?
PEP is usually ineffective if consumed 72 hours after exposure to HIV. Register at BYJU’S NEET to explore other fascinating... View Article
Why is Rubisco so inefficient?
Rubisco, when compared to other enzymes, has a very slow catalytic rate and is remarkably inefficient. For reference, rubisco can... View Article
Is bamboo a C3 or C4 plant?
Bamboos are C3 plants as they are common in the tropics. Register at BYJU’S NEET to explore other fascinating concepts.
Is pyruvate a salt?
Pyruvate is a chemical compound that is formed from the metabolism of glucose (glycolysis). Register at BYJU’S NEET to explore... View Article
Does PEP lower your immune system?
PEP does not suppress your immune system nor does it “strengthen” it. However, like most antiretroviral drugs, it is known... View Article
Do C4 plants have Rubisco?
C4 and CAM plants use PEP carboxylase instead of rubisco. This is because it has a much higher affinity for... View Article
Why do CAM plants close their stomata during the day?
CAM plants are predominantly found in hot, arid areas where water is scarce. Hence, to avoid loss of water by... View Article
