Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Creating the Perfect Buffer: A Step-by-Step Guide with Chemistry Tips

How does one make a perfect buffer? You need more or a lot of the acid and conjugate base, not just a small amount and they must...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

The Chemistry of Amino Acids: Understanding the Building Blocks of Proteins

An alpha amino acid is composed of what? A central carbon atom called the alpha carbon An alpha amino acid is composed of four key elements: carbon,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Understanding the Significance of Alpha Carbon in Organic Chemistry: Impact on Reactivity and Physical Properties

What is an alpha carbon? The alpha carbon is linked to an amino group, a carboxylic acid, a hydrogen atom, and a distinctive side chain called the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Chiral Molecules in Chemistry: Understanding their Significance in Pharmaceuticals and Beyond

What is “chiral?” When 4 different groups are bonded to the alpha carbon the amino acid is said to be chiral. Which means they exist as 2...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

The Significance of L-Amino Acids in Protein Structure and Function

What isomer is only found in proteins? The L isomer. The isomer that is only found in proteins is the L-isomer or L-amino acids. Proteins are made...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Environmental Science

Exploring the Basics of Energy: Forms, Units, and Laws of Energy Conservation

energy to survive, living things need Energy can be defined as the ability to do work or make a change in a system. We require energy to...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Environmental Science

Understanding the crucial role of herbivores in ecosystem functioning and biodiversity

herbivore A consumer that eats only plants Herbivore is an animal that feeds primarily on plants. These animals are also known as primary consumers or first-trophic level...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Environmental Science

The Crucial Role of Decomposers in Ecosystems: Breaking Down Organic Matter and Recycling Nutrients

decomposers Organisms that break down organisms to get energy. Decomposers are organisms that break down dead organic matter, such as dead plants and animals, into simpler substances...