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Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Average Atomic Mass of Elements on the Periodic Table and Amino Acids

Average masses of atoms / amino acids The average mass of an atom can vary depending on the specific element. Each element on the periodic table has...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Strengths and Limitations of Detergents in Lysing the Nuclear Membrane

Why don’t weak detergents lyse the nuclear membrane? The nuclear membrane is a vital component of a cell’s structure, specifically found in eukaryotic cells. It separates the...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Measuring Protein Content Using UV-Vis Spectroscopy

Measuring the protein content using UV Vis Measuring the protein content using UV-Vis (Ultraviolet-Visible) spectroscopy is a common technique employed in biochemistry and molecular biology. This method...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Generating Cartesian Coordinates from Protein Internal Coordinates Using Python

Generating Cartesian coordinates of each atom in protein chain from the internal coordinates using python or some software To generate Cartesian coordinates of each atom in a...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Ramachandran Angles in Protein Conformation and Structure

Why are Ramachandran angles of first and the last amino acid not necessary to define the full 3D structure of a protein chain? The Ramachandran angles, also...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Glucose Uptake in Body Tissues

How does glucose uptake happen in the various tissues of the body? Glucose uptake in the various tissues of the body occurs through various mechanisms, primarily facilitated...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

The Importance of Seven-Transmembrane Helices in GPCR Function

Why do GPCRs pass exactly 7 times through the cell membrane? GPCRs, which stands for G-protein coupled receptors, are a type of integral membrane protein that play...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Anabolic Reactions

Do all anabolic reactions involve condensation? No, not all anabolic reactions involve condensation. Anabolic reactions are those that build larger molecules from smaller ones, and they typically...