General Science Questions

The glycemic index or glycaemic index is a number associated with the carbohydrates in a particular type of food that indicates the effect of these carbohydrates on a person's blood glucose (also called blood sugar) level. A value of 100 represents the standard, an equivalent amount of pure glucose.

The GI represents the rise in a person's blood sugar level two hours after consumption of the food.

Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesised. The transcription process where the code of the DNA is copied occurs in nucleus but the main process of translating that code to form other protein occurs in ribosomes.

Proxima Centauri is the nearest star to the Earth.

Pulse crops are one of the most sustainable crops a farmer can grow. Pulses are a type of leguminous crop that are harvested solely for the dry seed. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known pulses.

Pulses are good source of proteins we all need for living.

Horography is an art of constructing watches or dials for measurement of time.

Nuclear power energy source generates radioactive waste.

The nutrients that provide energy are carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. The other three nutrients--vitamins, minerals, and water do not provide energy.