Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Unlocking the Power of Organic Compounds: A Guide to Functional Groups and Their Properties

functional groups the reactive portion of a molecule which undergo predictable reactions Functional groups are specific groups of atoms that are responsible for the characteristic properties of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Understanding the importance and potential risks of Aromatic Hydrocarbons to the environment and human health – An overview.

aromatic hydrocarbons hydro-carbon based on the benzene ring Aromatic hydrocarbons are a special type of organic compound that contain at least one aromatic ring, which is a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Exploring the Versatility and Applications of Alcohols in Industry, Commerce, and Biology

alcohols OH (names using suffix “-ol”), polar molecules, toxic Alcohols are organic compounds that contain a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to a carbon atom. They can be...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

The Essential Role of Catalysts in Chemical and Biological Systems

catalyst substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Botany

Understanding Autotrophs: The Primary Producers that Maintain Ecological Balance

Autotroph an organism forms nutritional organic substances from simple inorganic substances such as carbon dioxide. An autotroph is an organism that can make its own food using...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Remembering Autotrophs: The Mnemonic ‘Silly People Make Apples, Take Cherries’

Autotroph mnemonic auto-self sufficient-makes own food The mnemonic for Autotroph is “Silly People Make Apples, Take Cherries”. The first letter of each word in this phrase corresponds...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Discover the Role of Heterotrophs in Nutrient Cycling and Ecosystems.

Hetrotroph hetro (human) organism that obtains energy from the foods it consumes Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and instead must rely on consuming...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Maximizing Cellular Growth and Maintenance with Anabolic Pathways: A Guide to Protein Synthesis, Glycogenesis, and Lipogenesis

anabolic pathways Metabolic pathways that consume energy to build complicated molecules from simpler ones. Anabolic pathways are metabolic processes that involve the synthesis of larger molecules from...