Category: Physics

How much ATP is produced by oxidative phosphorylation? Oxidative phosphorylation produces 24–28 ATP molecules from the Kreb’s cycle from one molecule of glucose converted into pyruvate. Two theoretical approaches applied to the oxidative phosphorylation are metabolic control analysis and nonequilibrium thermodynamics. Where does oxidative phosphorylation occur? Oxidative phosphorylation takes place in the inner mitochondrial membrane, […]

Can the Dust Bowl happen again? More than eight decades later, the summer of 1936 remains the hottest summer on record in the U.S. However, new research finds that the heat waves that powered the Dust Bowl are now 2.5 times more likely to happen again in our modern climate due to another type of […]

What is the fastest way to cool down a car engine? One quick trick is to throw your vehicle in neutral and give the engine a couple of light revs in hopes that it will make the water pump and radiator fan increase in speed to help cool off the engine. (Also, do your best […]

Why did Reagan take down solar panels? Originally, panels were installed in the late ’70s during President Jimmy Carter’s administration, but President Ronald Reagan removed them in 1986 because of a roof leak and decided not to reinstall them. How was Jimmy Carter’s presidency? 20 January 1977 – 20 January 1981 Which president did not […]

What are some examples of indoor air pollution? 7 Common Indoor Air Pollutants (1) Pollutant: carbon monoxide (CO) Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas. (2) Pollutant: radon. (3) Pollutant: nitrogen dioxide (NO2) (4) Pollutant: secondhand smoke. (5) Pollutant: lead particles. (6) Pollutant: asbestos. (7) Pollutant: mold. What is the first step in managing indoor […]

What opens first in response to a threshold stimulus? What opens first in response to a threshold stimulus? Voltage-gated Na+ channels. The activation gates of voltage-gated Na+ channels open, and Na+ diffuses into the cytoplasm. Voltage-gated Na+ channels change shape, and their activation gates open. Why are action potentials all or none? The action potential […]

Is it OK to end a sentence with a preposition? It’s not an error to end a sentence with a preposition, but it is a little less formal. In emails, text messages, and notes to friends, it’s perfectly fine. But if you’re writing a research paper or submitting a business proposal and you want to […]

Is a branching diagram used to show evolutionary relationships? The phylogenetic tree is a branching diagram or “tree” showing the evolutionary relationships among various species or organisms. Why is it important to understand evolutionary relationships? Knowing the evolutionary relationships among species allows scientists to choose appropriate organisms for the study of diseases, such as HIV. […]

Is Synapse a virus? Synapse X.exe file is the part of utility “Synapse X Roblox” and is not originally virus or trojan. But, many users noticed that this tool is consuming as much as 70% of the CPU/GPU usage while running. What are the 3 types of synapses? Terms in this set (9) Synapse. A […]

What happens when a golfer hits a bird? Answer: The ball is to be played as it lies, in this case = out of bounds. Had the stroke been made at a ball on the green, the stroke must be cancelled and replaced and replayed. Rule 11.1. Has a pro golfer hit a bird? Tour […]