The inner chloroplast membrane is impermeable to large, polar and ionic compounds such as NADH and ATP. However, the membrane has an antiport protein that facilitates the passage of dihydroxyacetonephosphate or 3-phosphoglycerate in exchange for Pi. The system permits the entry of Pi for photophosphorylation and the exit of the […]

Q1. A new food additive was developed whereby fat could not be absorbed by intestines and then into the blood stream. People were supervised at how they might eat a lot of greasy food but not gain weight. Why were there complaints then about night-blindness, bone demineralization, and blood-clotting problems? […]

Draft a contract clause regarding one of the following topics Intellectual Property (IP) Clause regarding ownership of IP What IP are you attempting to cover? You need a good definition of the property. Will the employee or licensee assist in protecting the IP by applying for a copyright, patent, trademark, or […]

1a. An ovum is released by a mature ovarian follicle, but the subsequent corpus luteum does not secrete progesterone. If the ovum is fertilized, is implantation possible? Is a full-term pregnancy possible? Explain. 1b. The reproductive system may seem a bit isolated from other body systems in that its purpose […]