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Gluconeogenesis definition Gluconeogenesis is the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors. Gluconeogenesis is a universal pathway found in all animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Site of gluconeogenesis In higher animals, gluconeogenesis occurs in the liver and to a lesser extent in the kidney cortex. Eventually, under normal circumstances, the liver is responsible …
Nucleus The nucleus is a specialize membrane-bound structure or organelle. It is the controlling center of eukaryotic cells. It is a characteristic feature of eukaryotic cells and is absent in prokaryotes like bacteria and viruses. It contains most of the genetic material of an organism. Most of the eukaryotic cells contain one …
Plant Breeding Plant breeding is the purposeful manipulation of plant species to create desirable plant types that adapt to human needs more efficiently. It is an essential pre-requisite in the field of plant biotechnology. Plant biotechnology is a set of techniques used to adapt plants for intentional usage and benefits. Following are …
Physiological overview of nervous system Central Nervous System: Controls most functions of the body and comprises the brain and spinal cord. Image Source: Youtube Sensory part- Sensory Receptors Sensory experiences excite sensory receptors. So the visual receptors in the eyes, auditory receptors in ears, tactile receptors on in body surface, etc are some …