Biological Chemistry

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biological Chemistry

Understanding Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids and Their Importance for Life

Biomolecule The molecules of life that include: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Biomolecules are molecules that are the building blocks of life. They include carbohydrates, lipids,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biological Chemistry

Understanding the Four Major Types of Macromolecules and Their Importance in Living Organisms

Macromolecule A very large organic molecule composed of many smaller molecules Macromolecules are large molecules made up of smaller organic molecules that are linked together by covalent...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biological Chemistry

A Fundamental Overview of Organic Molecules: Building Blocks of Life and Beyond

Organic molecule A molecule that contains only carbon and any of the following: hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and/or phosphorous. An organic molecule is a type of molecule...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biological Chemistry

Understanding the Role of Monomers in Polymer Formation: The Building Blocks of Science

Monomer A simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers (a building block for polymers) A monomer is a small molecule that can bind with...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biological Chemistry

Understanding Polymers: Natural and Synthetic Monomers and Polymerization Processes

Polymer A long molecule consisting of many similar or identical monomers linked together. A polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating units called monomers. These...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biological Chemistry

Understanding Carbohydrates: Types, Functions, and Health Benefits

Carbohydrate compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in the ratio 1 C: 2 H: 1 O; type of nutrient that is the major source...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biological Chemistry

The Effects of Alcohol on the Body: Short and Long-Term Consequences Explained

Alcohol OH- attached to alkane Alcohol is a psychoactive substance that is commonly consumed in liquid form and is produced by the fermentation of sugars and other...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biological Chemistry

Understanding the Importance of Carboxyl Group in Organic Chemistry Reactions

Carboxyl group Carbon oxygen carbon linkage The carboxyl group is a functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a...