Description : The breakdown of the C-C bonds of complex compounds through oxidation within the cells, leading to release of considerable amount of energy is called.
Last Answer : The breakdown of the C-C bonds of complex compounds through oxidation within the cells, leading to release of considerable amount of energy is called.
Description : What are the different ways in which glucose is oxidised to provide energy in various organisms ? -Biology
Last Answer : First step of breakdown of glucose (6 carbon molecules) takes place in the cytoplasm of cells of all organisms. This process yields a three carbon molecule compound called pyruvate. Further break ... into lactic acid (3 carbon molecule compound). Formation of lactic acid in muscles causes cramp.
Description : A flywheel is used, (A) To store and release energy when required during the work cycle (B) To reduce the power capacity of electric motor (C) To reduce the amplitude of speed fluctuations (D) Any one of above functions
Last Answer : (D) Any one of above functions
Description : Which of the following are functions of flywheel? a) Store and release energy during work cycle b) Reduce power capacity of the electric motor c) Reduce amplitude of speed fluctuations d) All of the listed
Last Answer : d) All of the listed
Description : Springs are used, (A) To absorb shocks and vibrations (B) To store and release energy (C) To measure force (D) For any of the above functions
Last Answer : (D) For any of the above functions
Description : Which one of the following pairs is matched correctly? a. Ions - covalent bonds b. Carbon - organic compounds c. Glucose - enzyme d. Thymine - amino acid
Last Answer : b. Carbon - organic compounds
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the neuroendocrine responses to shock? a. Sympathetic nerve endings release epinephrine which is responsible for greater than 80% ... injury and sepsis d. The renin-angiotensin axis further augments the sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction
Last Answer : Answer: c, d The neuroendocrine response to shock attempts to achieve restoration of effective blood volume, mobilization of metabolic substrates, and maintenance of central ... . Angiotensin II is an extremely effective vasoconstrictor that further augments sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction
Description : Which of the following is correct about the photorespiration? a. Photorespiration is more efficient in synthesizing glucose than photosynthesis. b. C3 plants are best adapted to handle c. ... During photorespiration plants use oxygen to break down carbohydrates and release e. All of these
Last Answer : c. Photorespiration is likely to occur when oxygen level is high and CO2 level is
Description : Long-term thiazide therapy can cause hyperglycaemia by: A. Reducing insulin release B. Interfering with glucose utilization in tissues C. Increasing sympathetic activity D. Increasing corticosteroid secretion
Last Answer : A. Reducing insulin release
Description : Diazoxide is an effective hypotensive, but is not used in the long-term treatment of hypertension because: A. It impairs glucose tolerance by inhibiting insulin release B. It inhibits uric acid ... causes marked Na+ and water retention leading to development of tolerance D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Glucagon release from pancreas is stimulated by: A. High blood glucose level B. Insulin C. Somatostatin D. Adrenaline
Last Answer : D. Adrenaline
Description : All living organisms retain the enzymatic machinery to partially oxidise glucose without the help of oxygen. This breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid
Last Answer : All living organisms retain the enzymatic machinery to partially oxidise glucose without the help of oxygen ... of glucose to pyruvic acid is called.
Description : The basic unit of all living organisms is (a) A drop of blood (b) A molecule of glucose (c) A set of proteins (d) A cell
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Select the correct combination of the statements (i-iv) regarding the characteristics of certain organisms. (i) Methanogens are archaebacteria which produce methane in marshy areas. (ii) Nostoc is a filamentous blue-green alga which fixes ... iii) (c) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (d) (i), (ii) and (iv).
Last Answer : (d) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Description : In which biological process sugar is oxidised to release energy? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : (3) two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus Explanation: Nuclear fusion is the process of making a single heavy nucleus (part of an atom) from two lighter nuclei. The difference in mass ... . Fusion is the process that powers active or "main sequence" stars, or other high magnitude stars.
Last Answer : Helium is added to the oxygen supply of deep sea divers because it is - (1) less poisonous than nitrogen (2) (2) Lighter than nitrogen (3) Readily miscible with oxygen (4) less soluble in blood than nitrogen at high pressure
Description : In which biological process sugar is oxidised to release energy?
Last Answer : Respiration
Description : Which of the following accounts for the maximum energy release in the nuclear fission process? (A) Kinetic energy of fission products (B) Radioactive decay of fission products (C) Instantaneous release of γ-rays (D) Kinetic energy of neutrons
Last Answer : (A) Kinetic energy of fission products
Description : The process of break down of food mate- rials within the cell to release energy is known as?
Last Answer : Cellular respiration
Description : Which one of the following process results in release of energy ? (A) Metabolism (B) Catabolism (C) Anabolism (D) Physiology
Last Answer : (B) Catabolism
Description : The temperature for pasteurization of milk is selected so as to (a) Kill the micro-organisms (b) Kill all bacteria (c) Store it for long time without coagulation (d) Kill the micro organisms and other harmful bacteria
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : The process in which organisms do not require light and pigment and synthesize their, food utilizing energy released by the oxidation of inorganic and
Last Answer : The process in which organisms do not require light and pigment and synthesize their, food ... B. Heterotrophism C. Chemosynthesis D. Saprophytism
Description : Adipose tissue which is a store house for triacyl glycerol synthesis the same using (A) The glycerol released by hydrolysis of triacyl glycerol (B) The glycerol-3-phosphate obtained in the metabolism of glucose (C) 2-phosphoglycerate (D) 3-phosphoglycerate
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The function of the liver is to (a) Promote digestion of food (b) Promote respiration (c) Store glucose as glycogen (d) None of these
Description : What is the a biological process in which glucose and fat is oxidised to librate energy? -Do You Know?
Description : What process involves making glucose without light energy form the sun?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Glucose uptake by liver cells is (A) Energy-consuming (B) A saturable process (C) Insulin-dependent (D) Insulin-independent
Last Answer : D
Description : What is a biological process in which glucose and fat is oxidised to librate energy
Description : Why do alcohols have boiling points much higher than hydrocarbons of similar molecular weight? (a) Alcohols have greater van der Waals attraction forces. (b) Alcohol molecules have greater ... of volatilization. (d) Alcohols must overcome greater ionic forces in the process of volatilization.
Last Answer : Hydrogen bonds must be broken in the process of volatilization