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Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Effects of Distilled, Deionized, and Demineralized Water on Dental Health

Can distilled / deionized / demineralized water “attack” teeth? Distilled, deionized, or demineralized water does not directly “attack” teeth. In fact, these types of water do not...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Roles in Cellular Metabolism and Energy Transfer

Why is NAD used mainly for catabolic reactions and NADP used mainly for anabolic reactions? NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and NADP (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) are coenzymes...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Clostridium perfringens and Target Hemolysis

How does Clostridium perfringens cause target hemolysis? Clostridium perfringens is a bacteria that can cause target hemolysis, a type of red blood cell destruction. Target hemolysis is...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

The Relationship Between g/mol and Daltons

Please explain to me the difference of molecular weight in g/mol versus dalton Molecular weight, expressed in both grams per mole (g/mol) and daltons (Da), is a...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Distinct Coenzyme Utilization in DNA Ligases

Why do eubacterial DNA Ligases use NAD whereas eukaryotic and archaeal DNA Ligases use ATP? Eubacterial DNA Ligases and eukaryotic/archaeal DNA Ligases utilize different coenzymes, NAD (nicotinamide...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

A Calcium-Activated Protein for Bioluminescence

Mechanism of the calcium-activated protein, Aequorin Aequorin is a calcium-activated protein that is found predominantly in the bioluminescent jellyfish, Aequorea victoria. It is a widely used tool...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Adh2 Promoter in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Adh2 promoter in saccharomyces cerevisiae The Adh2 promoter in Saccharomyces cerevisiae refers to the promoter region that controls the expression of the Adh2 gene in this yeast...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Potential Health Benefits and Limitations as an Anticoagulant

Anticoagulation of black beans extract Black bean extract is a popular ingredient in many dishes due to its nutritional content and potential health benefits. However, when it...