Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Virus Classification: Genetic Material, Shape, Size, Host Range, and Disease Caused.

Virus Classification Capsid Symmetry: Icosahedral, Helical, ComplexNucleic Acid: DNA or RNAGenetic Relatedness: Based on nucleic acid sequence data Viruses are classified based on their genetic material, shape,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology: Flow of Genetic Information from DNA to Protein Synthesis

Central Dogma of Molecular Biology DNA → RNA → Protein The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology is a fundamental principle in biology that describes how genetic information...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

The Importance of Transcription in Journalism, Legal, Medical and Academic Fields

Transcription The first step of protein synthesis, in which the information on mRNA is “read” and translated into a sequence of amino acids, the building blocks of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Unlocking the Potential of Peptides: their Roles in the Body and Potential as Therapeutics

Peptides Short Chains of Amino AcidsAmino Acids (“building blocks”) → Peptide → ProteinPeptides are short stretches of amino acids (

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Molecular Biology

The Importance of Proteins in Biological Processes: Types, Functions, and Dietary Requirements

Proteins Composed of chains of amino acidsCarry out the most important functions in the cellGenerally >50 amino acids in length and can form 3D structures that are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Unveiling the Vital Role of Host Cells in Viral Replication and Spread

Viruses Depend on Host Cells For: Energy Metabolism: Viruses cannot generate energy and rely on the cells they infect for energyProtein Synthesis: Viruses carry genetic information but...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

The Crucial Role of the Virus Life Cycle in Treating Infections

Virus Life Cycle 1. Attachment of the virus to the host cell2. Entry of viral nucleocapsid or nucleic acid3. Synthesis of viral proteins and nucleic acids4. Release...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Properties and Applications of Oxides: A Comprehensive Guide

oxide O²⁻ An oxide is a chemical compound that consists of oxygen combined with one or more other chemical elements. It is formed when an element reacts...