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Why does the brain neuron not utilize glucose directly ?

Brain needs glucose as main source of energy but needs non-neuronal cells to consume the glucose and convert it to some intermediates for brain use.

10 October 2019 2,881 2 View

Does the statement that enzymes are proteins still hold today ?

Enzymes are biocatalysts .

10 October 2019 5,396 2 View

How is glutamate recycling coupled to energy metabolism in the CNS ?

Glutamate is a neurotransmitter in the CNS.

10 October 2019 7,680 1 View

Which is better to health : whole plant protein or whole animal protein or both ? why?

Meat is very rich in protein but we are told to reduce the rate of meat consumption for health reasons.

10 October 2019 6,802 4 View

Phytochemical derivatives : acceptance as drugs in place of synthetic drug counterparts?

A lot of research work has been done and is still on concerning phytochemicals . Why are they not yet utilized in place of synthetic drugs to cure or prevent diseases being natural, cheap and with...

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