The below mentioned article provides an explanatory note on bioenergetics and thermodynamics. Bioenergetics: Energy is defined as a measure of a system's capacity to do work. The various forms of energy inter convertible by suitable means, include potential, kinetic, electrical, heat, chemical, nuclear and radiant energy. Inter-conversions or transformations between these forms of energy can only occur in presence of [...]
The following points highlight the two laws of thermodynamics in relation to biological system. The First Law of Thermodynamics: The Principle of Conservation of Energy. According to this law, "in any physical or chemical change, the total amount of energy in the universe remains constant, although the form of the energy may change". In simpler words, the energy is never [...]
This article throws light upon the five major types of compound found in a plant cell. The compounds are: 1. Carbohydrate 2. Protein 3. Nucleic Acid 4. Enzymes 5. Vitamins. Plant Cell Compound: Type # 1. Carbohydrate: The general formula of carbohydrate is (CH2OH)n. Types of carbohydrate: (i) Monosaccharide (ii) Oligosaccharide (iii) Polysaccharide (i) Monosaccharide (C6H2O6): I. Mostly found in [...]