Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Carboxyl: Importance in Biochemical Processes and Organic Compounds

carboxyl an oxygen atom is double bonded to a carbon atom that is also bonded to an -OH group- carboxylic acid Carboxyl is a functional group consisting...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

The Significance of Amino Groups in Biomolecules and Their Properties Explained – A Comprehensive Guide

amino group A functional group that consists of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms; can act as a base in solution, accepting a hydrogen ion...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

D and L Isomers: The Stereochemistry of Asymmetric Carbon Atoms in Molecules and Their Effects on Polarized Light.

D and L a form of stereochemistry; polarization of light; nearly all biological AA’s are in the “L” form when produced, “D” is rare The terms D...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Exploring the Applications and Unique Characteristics of L Form Bacteria in Microbiology and Biotechnology

L form Do natural amino acids occur in the D or L form? The term “L form” refers to a type of bacteria that has a unique...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Basics of Amino Acids: Building Blocks of Proteins and their Biological Significance

natural amino acids L-amino acids, only these occur in proteins Amino acids are organic compounds containing an amino group (-NH2) and a carboxyl group (-COOH). They are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Discovering the Importance of Side Chains in Biochemistry and Protein Functionality

side chain Another term for R-group; variable group of an amino acid that differs with each amino acid and determines the unique characteristics of a particular AA...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Chirality in Chemistry: Implications in Biochemistry and Pharmaceuticals

chiral A molecule that is not superimposable on its mirror image. Typically a carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or molecules., Two mirror-image forms, that are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Significance of Stereoisomers in Protein Synthesis and Function

Of the standard α-amino acids, all but glycine can exist in either of two_____ optical isomers Of the standard α-amino acids, all but glycine can exist in...