Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Genetics

Understanding Alleles: How Gene Variants Determine Traits in Individuals

Alleles Different forms of a gene Alleles are the variants of a specific gene that are present in different individuals. Genes are made up of DNA, and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Histology

Understanding Dominant Alleles in Genetics: The Basics Explained

Dominant An allele that is always expressed In genetics, dominant refers to an allele that masks the expression of another allele in the case of a heterozygous...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Histology

Understanding Recessive Genetics: Homozygous Recessive Traits and Examples of Recessive Genetic Disorders

Recessive An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present “Recessive” is a term used to describe a genetic trait that is only expressed (visible...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Anatomy

Understanding Homozygous: The Significance and Effects of Having Identical Alleles.

Homozygous Same Homozygous refers to an organism that has two identical alleles for a particular gene. Alleles are different versions of a gene that determine a specific...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Unlocking the Role of Kinases in Biological Processes: A Comprehensive Overview and Therapeutic Implications

Kinase Enzymes that modify protein groups by the transfer of a phosphate group A kinase is an enzyme that phosphorylates proteins and other molecules by transferring phosphate...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Unlocking the Power of Transferases: Understanding their Crucial Role in Biological Processes

Transferase Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of functional groups between molecules Transferase is an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a chemical group, such as a methyl...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Exploring the Role of Decarboxylase Enzymes in Biological Systems

Decarboxylase Enzymes that catalyze the removal of carbon from the carbon chain Decarboxylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a carboxyl group from an organic...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

The Vital Role of Dehydrogenases: Enzymes Essential for Energy Production and Biosynthesis Pathways

Dehydrogenase Enzymes that catalyze oxidation reactions Dehydrogenase is an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of hydrogen atoms or electrons from one molecule to another. There are various...