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Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Factors Affecting the Color of Oranges

What are the variables that control/influence the color of oranges(Citrus sinensis)? The color of oranges (Citrus sinensis) is determined by several variables which can control or influence...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

The Mechanisms and Factors Behind Acquired Alcohol Tolerance

What is the mechanism behind “acquired” alcohol tolerance? Acquired alcohol tolerance is a phenomenon that occurs when an individual becomes less sensitive to the effects of alcohol...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

The Vital Functions of Oxygen in the Human Body

What does the human body use oxygen for besides the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain? Besides being the final electron acceptor in the electron...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Histones in DNA Packaging

What is the functional and structural distinction between core (H2A, H2B, H3,H4) and linker(H1/H5) histones? Histones are specialized proteins that play a crucial role in packaging and...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Stimulating Meiosis in Gonadal Cells

What triggers meiosis in gonadal cells? Meiosis, the process of cell division that results in the formation of gametes (sperm and egg cells), is stimulated by several...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

ATP and its Role in Energy Transfer and Cellular Processes

How, on a physical level, does ATP confer energy? ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is often referred to as the “energy currency” of cells because it is a...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Age and Time Perception Changes Across Lifespan

Human perception of time depending on age Human perception of time can indeed vary depending on age. This variation is due to several factors, including biological and...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Factors Shaping Amino Acid Diversity

Why 20 amino acids instead of 64? The reason why there are only 20 amino acids commonly found in living organisms instead of the full 64 possible...