What is a Batch Culture?
A batch culture is a culturing system for growing microbes and producing microbial products by fermentation. It is a closed system meaning that the fermentation […]
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The Contribution of Pyrazines to Flavour
Pyrazines are a class of chemical compounds that contribute to the flavor and aroma of various foods and beverages. They are responsible for providing distinct, […]
Gas Chromatography
Gas chromatography (GC) is a powerful analytical technique used in chemistry to separate and analyze the components of a mixture based on their volatility and […]
Reducing Agents In Baking
Baking is now one of the most popular pastimes and attracts great attention – it is justifiably a culinary skill. Baked goods such as bread, […]
Cream of Courgette Soup
Ingredients 2 medium courgettes (zucchini), chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 2 cups vegetable broth 1/2 […]
Aprotic Solvents – What Are They Good For?
An aprotic solvent is a class of solvents characterized by the absence of hydrogen atoms bonded to electronegative atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen, which […]
Issues In Fermentation. What Are They? Can They Be Fixed?
During a fermentation process, several problems and issues can arise. The most common is the failure to produce any product whatsoever. If it is a […]
Bombay Aloo (Bombay Potatoes)
Bombay Aloo is a popular dish in Indian restaurants. Serves 4 Ingredients: 500g potatoes – Aloo 2 tbs vegetable oil ½ large onion – diced […]
Sex-Linked Inheritance in Drosophila
Sex-linked inheritance refers to the inheritance patterns of genes located on the sex chromosomes, specifically the X and Y chromosomes. In Drosophila melanogaster, commonly known […]
What is Fructose Intolerance?
Fructose intolerance, also known as hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), is a genetic disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize fructose properly. It is caused by […]
The Process of Genetic Reassortment or Genetic Recombination
Genetic reassortment, also known as genetic recombination, is the process by which genetic material from different sources, such as different individuals or strains, is combined […]
Autosomal Dominance
Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance in genetics where a trait or disorder is determined by a dominant allele located on one of the […]
The Wzx/Wzy pathway
The Wzx/Wzy pathway, also known as the ABC transporter-dependent pathway or the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter pathway, is a mechanism involved in the biosynthesis and […]
Arabinose Catabolism and its Genetic Regulation in Prokaryotes
Arabinose catabolism is the process by which prokaryotes metabolize the sugar arabinose as a carbon source. Arabinose is a pentose sugar present in plant polysaccharides, […]
The NADH Dehydrogenase Complex
The NADH dehydrogenase complex, also known as Complex I, is the first and largest enzyme complex in the electron transport chain (ETC) of cellular respiration. […]
The Electron Transport Chain
The electron transport chain (ETC) is a crucial process in cellular respiration that occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane (in eukaryotes) or the plasma membrane […]
Sex Determination in Genetics
Sex determination refers to the process by which an individual’s biological sex, either male or female, is determined. The mechanisms of sex determination can vary […]
Independent Assortment in Genetics
The law of independent assortment, proposed by Gregor Mendel, describes how different genes segregate and assort independently during the formation of gametes (sperm and eggs). […]
Vegan Thai Green Curry
The vegan Thai green curry uses vegetables such as bell pepper and broccoli. It makes full use of all the Thai spice flavours. Think of […]
What is Klason Lignin?
Klason lignin is the insoluble residue portion after removing the ash by concentrated acid hydrolysis of the plant tissues. Lignin generally is not polysaccharide but […]