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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Molecular Biology

Understanding the Lagging Strand and its Formation with Okazaki Fragments During DNA Replication

Which piece of replicated DNA is made of small separate pieces that are stitched together and at what speed does it move? Lagging strand, slower The replicated...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Molecular Biology

Understanding the Dynamics of DNA Polymerase: Factors Affecting DNA Synthesis Rate

At what speed does DNA polymerase replicate? (i.e. How many nucleotides per second?) 1000 nucleotides per second The speed at which DNA polymerase replicates DNA can vary...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Molecular Biology

Understanding the Mechanism Behind Discontinuous Replication and Okazaki Fragment Synthesis During DNA Replication

What is the replication/synthesis of the lagging strand known as? Okazaki Fragments The replication/synthesis of the lagging strand is known as discontinuous replication or Okazaki fragment synthesis....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Understanding the Differences Between Antiseptics and Disinfectants: An Overview of Their Uses and Effectiveness

What is the difference between an antiseptic and a disinfectant? Both terms refer to chemicals that kill microbes. The difference in in the usage. Antiseptics are used...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Understanding the difference between Sterilization and Sanitization for effective cleaning and disinfection

What is the difference between sterilized and sanitized? Sterilized means that there are ZERO living organisms in your sample, whether it is a culture or surgical instrument....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Ensuring Microbial-Free Surfaces: The Vital Significance of Sterilization in Healthcare Settings.

An object is considered sterile when it contains no living cells An object is considered sterile when it is free from any living microorganisms such as bacteria,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Irradiation as a Safe and Effective Food Preservation Technique for Safer Meat Consumption

What is irradiation? How does this keep the meat from spoiling? The radiation we use on meat is usually x-ray or gamma ray that is very penetrating....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Microbiology

Myth Busted: Irradiated Food is Safe and Not Radioactive – Learn How Irradiation Kills Microorganisms for Safer Consumption.

is irradiated food radioactive? No. The food does not become radioactive when exposed, just takes radiation damage No, irradiated food is not radioactive. Irradiation is a process...