Where Are ATP and NADPH Used?
ATP and NADPH produced during the light reaction of photosynthesis are utilised in the biosynthetic phase or carbon fixation. Also... View Article
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How Many ATP Are Required in C4 Cycle?
In the C4 cycle of photosynthesis, a total of 30 ATPs are required for fixing 6CO2 molecules. The C3 cycle... View Article
How Does ATP Store and Release Energy?
ATP or Adenosine triphosphate acts as the energy currency of the cell. It stores the energy released in the oxidation... View Article
What Does the Mitochondria Use to Make ATP?
Mitochondria utilise oxygen to produce ATP in cellular respiration. Oxygen acts as the terminal electron acceptor in the electron transport... View Article
Do Brothers and Sisters Have the Same Mitochondrial DNA?
Mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother in both male and female offspring, hence siblings born from the same mother... View Article
What Is the Role of Mitochondria in ATP Generation?
The role of mitochondria is in oxidative phosphorylation to generate ATP. Electron transport systems are present in the inner mitochondrial... View Article
Where Do Protons Accumulate in the Mitochondria?
Protons accumulate in the intermembrane space in the mitochondria as electrons move in the electron transport system present in the... View Article
17 Mar 2021: The Hindu Analysis
UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 17th March 2021. Important news and... View Article
Global Nutrition Report 2022 [Latest Report – UPSC Notes]
The Global Nutrition Report is the world’s leading independent assessment of the state of global nutrition. It was conceived following... View Article
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is an international partnership of governments and other agencies working to promote resilience... View Article
17 Mar 2021: UPSC Exam Comprehensive News Analysis
CNA 17 March 2021:- Download PDF Here TABLE OF CONTENTS A. GS 1 Related B. GS 2 Related POLITY AND... View Article
16 Mar 2021: PIB Summary & Analysis
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What is the Universal Service Obligation Fund?
Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) is the pool of funds generated by 5% Universal Service Levy that is charged upon... View Article
16 Mar 2021: The Hindu Analysis
UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 16th March 2021. Important news and... View Article
Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS)
The Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) is a secured system for Service Voters to cast their vote on an... View Article
National Steel Policy (NSP)
The National Steel Policy, 2017 was given cabinet approval in 2017 by the Government of India. The NSP, 2017 is... View Article
What Does Pyruvate Do in Cellular Respiration?
In aerobic respiration, pyruvate is transported to mitochondria, where it undergoes oxidative decarboxylation to produce acetyl CoA. Acetyl CoA enters... View Article
What Do Oxidative Phosphorylation of Cellular Respiration and Photophosphorylation of Photosynthesis Have in Common?
In both oxidative phosphorylation and photophosphorylation, ATP synthesis is linked to the development of proton gradient across the membrane by... View Article
What Happens During Glycolysis in Cellular Respiration?
Glycolysis is an enzyme-mediated multi-step process, where glucose is partially oxidised to two molecules of pyruvate. It occurs in the... View Article
What Is the Advantage of Anaerobic Respiration?
The advantage of anaerobic respiration is that it can be done without oxygen and it is a relatively rapid process.... View Article
