The below mentioned article provides notes on the Krebs’ Cycle. The TCA cycle or Krebs' cycle (after H. A. Krebs) is a cyclic sequence of reactions through which pyruvic acid produced in the EMP and EDP is oxidized. The cycle operates in aerobic organisms including animals, plants and microorganisms. The main function of the cycle is to generate energy by [...]
The below mentioned article provides study notes on bioluminescence which is an interesting aspect of energy metabolism. Bioluminescence or emission of light by biological organisms is an interesting aspect of energy metabolism. Many different kinds of organisms, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic, show this property. Among the bacteria, bioluminescent species occur in the genera, Photo-bacterium, Vibrio and Beneckea. Many marine dinoflagellates [...]
In this article we will discuss about the patterns of carbon and energy metabolism in organisms. Carbon and energy metabolism are intimately associated in all living organisms. On the basis of the ability of organisms to obtain carbon and energy from usable sources, they can be divided into several categories. Considering the energy source first, organisms can be divided into [...]