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Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Composition of White Rice and its Starch-Based Carbohydrates

What are the carbohydrates that are found in white rice? White rice primarily consists of complex carbohydrates in the form of starch. Starch is composed of long...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

The Intriguing Process of Silica Transport in Dendrocnide Trees

How is silica transported to the leaves of genus Dendrocnide trees to form stinging needles for toxin delivery? Genus Dendrocnide is known for containing species commonly referred...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Importance of Thick Filaments in Muscle Contraction

Question on thick filaments Thick filaments are a crucial component of skeletal muscle cells and are responsible for muscle contraction. These filaments are made up of a...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Gel Chromatography for Size-Based Molecule Separation

Question in gel chromatography experiment In gel chromatography, also known as size exclusion chromatography, the principle is based on the separation of molecules based on their size....

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Choosing ATP or dATP for Optimal Biochemical Reactions

Can I use dATP instead of ATP (vice versa) for in vitro assay? In vitro assays involve studying biological processes outside of a living organism, often in...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Modern Methods of Antibiotic Production

Which modern methods of antibiotic production are there? There are several modern methods of antibiotic production that have been developed to meet the growing demand for these...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Number of Disulfide Combinations in Proinsulin

Proinsulin is an 84 residue polypeptide with six cysteines. How many different disulfide combinations are possible? To determine the number of different disulfide combinations possible in proinsulin,...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Glycerol’s Presence Doesn’t Impact lac-Operon in E. coli

Does glycerol in E.coli culture media somehow inhibit the lac-operon? No, glycerol does not inhibit the lac-operon in E. coli culture media. In fact, the presence of...