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Biogeochemical Cycling (Exam Questions) | Microbiology

Everything you need to know about biogeochemical cycling. Some of the most frequently asked exam questions are as follows:- Q.1. What is carbon cycle? Ans: It mainly includes the transfer of CO2 and organic carbon between the atmosphere (the source of inorganic CO2) and hydrosphere (the aqueous envelope of the earth as bodies of water and aqueous vapours) and lithosphere [...]

By |2016-12-20T11:20:22+00:00December 20, 2016|Biogeochemical Cycle|Comments Off on Biogeochemical Cycling (Exam Questions) | Microbiology

Fixation of Atmospheric Nitrogen | Enzyme System

In this article we will discuss about the enzyme system involved in the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen. The fixation of atmospheric nitrogen relies on nitrogenase enzyme system, which comprise of nitrogenase and nitrogenase reductase. The electrons are transferred through ferredoxin or flavodoxin to nitrogenase reductase and then to nitrogenase where they are utilized to reduce N2 and H+ to NH3 [...]

By |2016-12-20T11:20:22+00:00December 20, 2016|Biogeochemical Cycle|Comments Off on Fixation of Atmospheric Nitrogen | Enzyme System

Community: Definition, Concept, Structure | Ecology

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Community 2. Concept of Community 3. Structure 4. Dynamics. Definition of Community: By definition, community represents the population of all species living and interacting in an area at a particular time. Population can, within limits, adapt to changes in environmental conditions. The major driving force of adaptation to environmental [...]

By |2016-12-13T19:11:47+00:00December 13, 2016|Community|Comments Off on Community: Definition, Concept, Structure | Ecology
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