AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMIOSMOTIC MECHANISM
The chemiosmotic mechanism refers to the process by which cells generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate) through the electron transport chain (ETC) in the inner mitochondrial membrane (in eukaryotes) or the plasma membrane (in prokaryotes). The mechanism was first proposed by Peter…
AN EXPERT INTERVIEW ABOUT INTERATOMIC BONDING
Interatomic bonding refers to the forces that hold atoms together within a molecule or a solid material. There are three primary types of interatomic bonding: covalent bonding, ionic bonding, and metallic bonding. Covalent bonding occurs when two atoms share electrons…
FISH AS AN EFFICIENT PLANKTON CONVERTER
Fish are considered efficient converters of plankton into flesh because they have a unique digestive system and metabolism that enables them to efficiently extract nutrients from their food. Plankton is the primary food source for most fish, and it is…
ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF AN INSURANCE CONTRACT
ELEMENTS OF AN INSURANCE CONTRACT A contract of insurance requires the presence of the following: Offer. Acceptance. Intention to create legal obligation. Legality of the object. Capacity to contract. 1) Offer: An offer comes from the insured. It is…
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