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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

RNA Transcription and Translation: The Role of Sense and Antisense Strand

(-) strand RNA has to do what before translation can occur? it must first be copied to a (+) strand before translation can occur Before translation can...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

The Role of a Host Cell in the Replication and Survival of Viruses: An Obligate Intracellular Parasite

why does a virus need a cell? what is it missing that it uses from the host? translation machineryenergy sourceenzymesmembranes A virus is considered an obligate intracellular...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Uncovering the Role of RdRp in RNA Virus Replication and its Significance for Antiviral Drug Development

what is the function of RdRp replicating the genome as well as for carrying out transcription. RdRp stands for RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, which is an enzyme responsible...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Unlocking the Role of Amino Acids in Protein Synthesis and Body Function

amino acids 20 different amino acids – typical protein contains 1000 amino acids, large contain 100,000; long chains of organic molecules; 5 components: central carbon atom, hydrogen...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Carboxyl: Importance in Biochemical Processes and Organic Compounds

carboxyl an oxygen atom is double bonded to a carbon atom that is also bonded to an -OH group- carboxylic acid Carboxyl is a functional group consisting...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

The Significance of Amino Groups in Biomolecules and Their Properties Explained – A Comprehensive Guide

amino group A functional group that consists of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms; can act as a base in solution, accepting a hydrogen ion...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

D and L Isomers: The Stereochemistry of Asymmetric Carbon Atoms in Molecules and Their Effects on Polarized Light.

D and L a form of stereochemistry; polarization of light; nearly all biological AA’s are in the “L” form when produced, “D” is rare The terms D...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Chemistry

Exploring the Applications and Unique Characteristics of L Form Bacteria in Microbiology and Biotechnology

L form Do natural amino acids occur in the D or L form? The term “L form” refers to a type of bacteria that has a unique...