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Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Structure and Composition of the Lipid Bilayer

Lipid Bilayer composition The lipid bilayer is a crucial component of cell membranes and is composed of various types of lipids. The basic structure of the lipid...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

The Role of Chromosomal Stability in Odd Ploidy Levels

Why are odd numbers of chromosomes (triploidy, pentaploidy) less common than even ones (tetraploidy, hexaploidy)? Odd numbers of chromosomes, such as triploidy (3 sets of chromosomes) and...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

The Importance of Solubility in Iron Transport

Why is iron transported across membranes in the ferrous form? Iron is transported across membranes in the ferrous form mainly due to its solubility and reactivity. The...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Importance of Using Multiple Messengers in Cellular Communication

Why doesn’t the cell just use one messenger? The cell does not just use one messenger because different messengers play different roles and allow for more complex...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Troubleshooting Lack of Pink Color Development in Resazurin Indicator

Resazurin not turning pink Resazurin is a commonly used indicator in science experiments, particularly in microbiology and cell culture applications. It is primarily used to monitor the...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

The Energy of Activation in Uncatalyzed ATP Hydrolysis in Aqueous Solvent

What is the energy of activation of uncatalyzed ATP hydrolysis reaction? Say in aquous solvent? The energy of activation of uncatalyzed ATP hydrolysis in aqueous solvent refers...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Optimizing Carbon Fixation in C4 Plants

Pathway where carbon dioxide captured by phosphoenolpyruvate is not re-released? The pathway where carbon dioxide captured by phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) is not re-released is called the C4 pathway...

Mohamed Abbas
August 27, 2023
Biochemistry

Mitochondria & Anaerobic Respiration in Cytoplasm

Aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria; anaerobic respiration takes place in the cytoplasm. Is there a biochemical reason for this? Yes, there is a biochemical reason...