Tag: Biochemistry 12
Structure of different types of DNA The primary structure of a nucleicacid is based on nucleotide sequence. Any regular, stable structure taken up by some or all of the …
Structure And Chemistry Of Nucleic Acids In all living organisms the amino acid sequence of every protein and the nucleotide sequence of every RNA, is specified by a nucleotide …
Nucleotides Introduction Nucleotides play major important roles in cellular metabolism. They are very essential for chemical links in the response of cells to hormones and other extracellular stimuli. They …
What Have You Learnt 1. Lipids are a heterogeneous group of compounds, including fats, oils,steroids, waxes, and related compounds and can be divided in …
Atherosclerosis Unregulated cholesterol production can lead to serious human disease. When the sum of cholesterol synthesized and cholesterol obtained in the diet exceeds the amount required for the synthesis …
Kentone Body Types And Importance Ketone bodies formed in liver to free up CoA for b-oxidation metabolized in other tissues, including brain, as an energy source. The formation of …
Classification And Functions Of Lipoproteins Cholesterol and other lipids are carried on plasma lipoproteins. Cholesterol and cholesteryl esters, like triacylglycerols and phospholipids, are essentially insoluble in water, yet must …
Digestion And Absorption Of Lipids The major lipids in the diet are triacylglycerols and, to a lesser extent,phospholipids. These are hydrophobic molecules and must be hydrolyzed andemulsified to very …
