Fatty Acids- Definition, Classification, Types, Functions
Fats are a type of simple lipids, which are esters of fatty acid and glycerol, and remain solid at room temperature. A fatty acid is a component of lipids, which … Read more
Biochemistry
Biochemistry Notes
Alpha Actinin- Definition, Structure, Regulations, Functions
The cytoskeleton contains the filamentous system, which includes polymers of actin, intermediate filament protein, and tubulin. The organizational principle of these proteins is that large complex structures are made up … Read more
DNA Helicases- Definition, Structure, Types, Functions, Examples
DNA helicases are ubiquitous enzymes found in all domains of life and associated with nucleic acid metabolisms such as DNA replication, transcription, translation, DNA repairing, recombination, ribosome biogenesis, and decay. … Read more
Plasma Proteins- Definition, Classification, Properties, Functions
Plasma proteins also known as serum proteins or blood proteins are made up of simple and conjugated proteins. Their average concentration in plasma is not fixed and is affected by … Read more
Nitrogenous Waste, Urea cycle and Formation of uric acid
Ammonia is a toxic product to the body of animals, thus ammonia is continuously excreted from the body of the animals, in various from depending upon the external environment and … Read more
ATP- Definition, Structure, Production, Synthesis, Functions
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is a pyrophosphate molecule that provides energy for conducting metabolic processes, i.e., sustaining the life of a cell. It is a complex organic high-energy compound that provides … Read more
Buffer Solutions
A buffer is an aqueous solution consisting of a mixture of a weak acid & its salt or a weak base & its salt that resists a change in pH … Read more
Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the major nutrients the body needs for growth, repair, movement, and maintaining tissue and organ function. These macromolecules are broken down and absorbed into the … Read more
Western Blotting- Definition, Principle, Steps, Results, Uses
Blotting techniques are effective techniques to detect macromolecules such as proteins, DNA and RNAs. Blot refers to the membrane on which biological molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids are … Read more
Testing for Biological Molecules
Benedict’s test for reducing sugars Definition Benedict’s test is a biochemical test performed to distinguish reducing sugars (monosaccharides and some disaccharides) from non-reducing sugars. Objectives To detect the presence of … Read more