Category: Biochemistry 12
Regulation The body’s homeostatic mechanism keeps blood glucose levels within a narrow range. It is composed of several interacting systems, of which hormone regulation is the most important. There …
Blood Sugar The blood sugar concentration or blood glucose level is the amount of glucose (sugar) present in the blood of a human or animal. The body naturally tightly …
Clinical Chemistry Introduction The clinical chemistry measures chemical changes in the body for diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of disease. Primarily testing is performed using body fluids such as serum, …
1. There are different types of nucleic acids, each having its own characteristic function. 2. DNA has a structure different from RNA. Structurally there are 3 forms of DNA. …
Functions of RNA (a) RNA, like DNA has shown to be a general constituent of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. (b) RNA molecules are not as stable as DNA, they …
Functions of DNA (a) DNA acts as a genetic material. (b) It is worthwhile emphasizing that the main role of the DNA is storage and transmission of genetic information …
Functions of nucleic acids Both structurally and chemically, the nucleic acids differ from other macromolecule found in living systems and poses their roles and functions. Nucleic acid itself exist …
Pyrimidine synthesis Purines are synthesized by building the ring system on the ribose. In contrast, the pyrimidine ring is constructed first, followed by attachment of the pyrimidine base to …
