Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids

What causes Plaque to Form in the Arteries?

Introduction The foamy cells formed due to white blood cells, ooze fatter and tend to cause more inflammation. This inflammation triggers muscle cells present in the artery wall to multiply and increase in number and form an entire cap over the area. However, the more dangerous plaque is the soft plaque present beneath the cap. […]

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Types of Protein

Proteins are generally large, complex molecules that play many vital roles in the body. They perform the majority of the work in cells and are needed for the structure, function, and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs. Proteins are composed of many smaller units known as amino acids, that are further attached in long

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Structure of DNA And RNA

Introduction DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a group of molecules responsible for transmitting genetic instructions or hereditary materials from parents to offspring. DNA is an organic compound with a unique molecular structure and is found in all eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells DNA is a nucleic acid in the cells which functions as the original

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Sterols

Sterols represent a class of hydrophobic ringed lipid molecules that are commonly found in biological membranes throughout the eukarya. Sterols can constitute greater than 50% of the membrane lipid content present in the cells and are known to alter membrane fluidity and structure. Though the mechanisms of these effects are still under debate, sterols have

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RNA (Ribonucleic acid)

The RNA (Ribonucleic acid) of the cell is similar to the DNA, with a basic structural difference. The RNA molecule is single-stranded, whereas the DNA is double-stranded. The RNA molecule is composed of alternative sugar (ribose) and phosphate groups, which form the backbone of the RNA’s structure.The structure of RNA modifies itself to form complex

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Primary Protein Structure

Proteins are long chains of amino acids that form a molecular chain. In this blog post, we will look at the different types of proteins and their functions along with how they can be classified into groups.The main function of all proteins is to build tissues in our body by binding cells together through its

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Oligomerization

Proteins (or peptides), which are the major constituents of our bodies, are formed by oligomerization of amino acids, which occurs when their peptide bonds are bound together in a specific manner (-CONH-). Although the primary sequence (the linear sequence of amino acids) of a protein is the most important determinant of its shape and function,

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Nucleotide

Nucleotides are organic oligonucleotides composed of a nucleoside and a phosphate. They function as monomeric units for the nucleic acid polymers deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA), which are both required biomolecules for all life on Earth. Nucleotides are received from meals and are also produced by the liver from common components. Nucleotides are

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Glottis and Epiglottis

The fundamental distinction between the glottis and the epiglottis is that the glottis is the opening between the vocal folds that opens into the airway, while the epiglottis is the glottis’ superior border. In addition, the size of the glottis determines the voice type, whereas the size of the epiglottis has no bearing on the

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GENETIC MATERIAL DNA AND RNA

The hereditary component in the cell is genetic material. It contains all of an organism’s specific information. It’s known as DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid) (ribonucleic acid). Prokaryotes, such as bacteria, have DNA in their cytoplasm. DNA is present in the nucleus of eukaryotes such as plants and animals (nuclear DNA) and to

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