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Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Effect of Cooking on Ginger’s Anti-Nausea Properties

Does cooking ginger reduce its anti-nausea effect? The notion that cooking ginger reduces its anti-nausea effect is a common concern, but it is important to understand the...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Electricity as a Secondary Component in Biological Processes

Can a living organism run on electricity? No, living organisms cannot run solely on electricity. While electricity is certainly involved in various biological processes within living organisms,...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Potential Risks of Sodium Benzoate During Pregnancy

Does consuming sodium benzoate (preservative E211) cause problems during pregnancy? Consuming sodium benzoate, also known as preservative E211, during pregnancy may potentially cause problems, although the overall...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Importance of Degassing for Polyacrylamide Gel Preparation

Why should I degas my gel solution for polyacrylamide gels? Degasifying the gel solution for polyacrylamide gels is an important step in preparing the gel matrix for...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Cyanide’s Selective Inhibition of CuZnSOD Enzyme

Why does cyanide inhibit CuZnSOD, but not MnSOD or FeSOD? Cyanide is a potent inhibitor of CuZnSOD (Copper Zinc Superoxide Dismutase) enzyme, but not MnSOD (Manganese Superoxide...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Stages of Germination

How does a plant grow before photosynthesis is possible? Before photosynthesis is possible, a plant goes through a process called germination. Germination is the development of a...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Improving Solubility of Colloid Substances

How can you improve solubility of colloidally dispersed substances? To improve the solubility of colloidally dispersed substances, there are several techniques that can be utilized: 1. Increase...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Circadian Rhythm in Plants

How do plants ‘tell time’ for circadian rhythms based on a ~24 cycle? Plants have a remarkable ability to ‘tell time’ by synchronizing their biological processes with...