Krebs Cycle (Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle)

Krebs Cycle (Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle)   The pyruvic acid that results from glycolysis is subjected to activation during which an acetyl-CoA molecule is formed which goes into the Krebs cycle (tricarboxylic acid cycle). These transformations, as well as the cycle … Read more

Stomatal and Cuticular Transpiration

Stomatal and Cuticular Transpiration   Throughout the period of growth, plant transpiration at the leaf level happens in a proportion of about 90 % through the stomata and 10 % through the cuticle. Stomata are found on the epidermis of … Read more

Role of Water in Plants,Forms Of Water

Role of Water in Plants   Water is the main mineral compound of the living matter, on which practically all the vital processes depend and which maintains the normal physical state of the cell. The physiological function of the plant … Read more

Carotenoids structure function and biosynthesis

Carotenoids structure function and biosynthesis

Contents CarotenoidOccurrence:Properties Structure:- Type # 3. PHYCOBILINS(a)Phycocyanin Type # 4. Anthocyanin:-Occurrence/ Distribution:-Types of anthocyanin in plants:-Carotenoid Carotenoid is any of a large class of over 600 organic pigments, including the carotenes and xanthophylls, that are terpenoids. Carotenoids are lipid compounds that are universally present in nearly all … Read more