Category: Biochemistry 12
Structure of a Typical Amino Acid Amino acids in solution at neutral pH exist predominantly as dipolar ions (also called zwitterions). Amino acids can exist as zwitterions – substances …
Amino Acids are Chiral Molecules An a-amino acid consists of a central carbon atom, called the a carbon, linked to an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydrogen …
Amino Acids Proteins are the essential agents of biological function, and amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. The diversity of the thousands of proteins found in nature …
Proteins Introduction Proteins are the most abundant biological macromolecules, occurring in all cells and all parts of cells. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. All proteins, whether …
Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus (often referred to simply as diabetes) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels. The term comes from two Greek words: …
Lactose Intolerance Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products. The …
Insulin vs. Glucagon Normally, blood glucose concentrations in human blood should range between 70-110 milligrams (mg/ml). Insulin and glucagon operate in an antagonistic (opposing) manner. The result is a …
Insulin and Glucagon Control of Blood Glucose One of the most important and tightly regulated responses in the human body is the concentration of blood glucose (blood sugar). Glucose …
