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Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Alternative Energy Sources for the Body

Besides fats, proteins, and carbs, what compounds can the body use for energy? In addition to fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, the body can also utilize other compounds...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding Kd and IC50

What’s the difference between Kd and IC50? Kd (dissociation constant) and IC50 (half maximal inhibitory concentration) are two important measurements used in the field of biochemistry and...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

The Origin of the First Cell

Thermodynamically, how did the first cell arise? The origin of the first cell is a complex scientific question that has been the subject of extensive research and...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Extracellular & Membrane-bound Transport Proteins

Is there a term that distinguishes extracellular “transport” proteins from membrane-bound “transport” proteins? Yes, there is a term that distinguishes extracellular “transport” proteins from membrane-bound “transport” proteins....

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

How Plants Excrete Metabolic Byproducts

Do some flowers excrete urea or uric acid? No, flowers do not excrete urea or uric acid. Urea and uric acid are waste products produced by animals,...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Quantum Dot cellular entry

How easy is it for quantum dots to enter the intracellular portions of cells? Quantum dots (QDs) are nanoscale semiconductor particles that have unique optical and electronic...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

C and T Stripes in COVID Test Kits

What’s happening in the “C” and “T” stripes of a covid test kit? In a COVID test kit, the “C” (Control) and “T” (Test) stripes play crucial...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Reevaluating Fat Calories

Should fat calories’ numerical values be increased to better reflect the new scientific findings? The question of whether fat calories’ numerical values should be increased to better...