Peptidoglycan
Peptidoglycan is the essential cell wall material found mostly in Gram-positive bacteria. It is a linear glycan (carbohydrate) backbone cross-linked by peptide stems. This material […]
Biochemistry
Synthesis of Proteins: Translation of mRNA in Eukaryotes
Messenger RNA (mRNA) translation in eukaryotes is a complex process that occurs in the cytoplasm and involves several stages and molecular components. Transcription and mRNA […]
The Differences between mRNA and tRNA
mRNA (messenger RNA) and tRNA (transfer RNA) are two types of RNA molecules involved in different stages of protein synthesis. Here are the key differences […]
What Is Inflammation?
Inflammation is the intricate physiological process underlying the body’s defence mechanism against foreign substances like toxins and infectious agents such as microbes, and the repair […]
The Chemistry of Myoglobin
Myoglobin is a protein found in muscle tissues of animals, including humans and poultry like chicken. It plays a crucial role in facilitating oxygen transport […]
N-Acetyltyrosine – Recent Research Into Mood
N-acetyltyrosine is a non-essential amino acid found in chicken, soy products and nuts which is synthesised from phenylalanine. A few studies using healthy volunteers, as well as […]
The Pribnow Box in Biotechnology
The Pribnow box, also known as the -10 element, is a DNA sequence that plays a crucial role in the initiation of transcription in prokaryotes. […]
Stable Foams
Foams are fascinating food structures which appear in all aspects of the culinary arts. They are critical features of beer heads, meringues, coffee crema, angel […]
The Role of RNA Polymerase
RNA polymerase is an enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA molecules from a DNA template during the process of transcription. It plays a crucial role in […]
The Complex Flavour Of Cucumbers
Cucumbers are complex in their flavour. The flavour of this fruit is characterised by just 30 volatile compounds. All these volatiles are either six-carbon or […]
Bacterial Conjugation: A Molecular Tango of Genetic Exchange
Bacterial conjugation is a fascinating and intricate process that allows bacteria to transfer genetic material between individual cells, facilitating the exchange of valuable traits such […]
What Is DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)?
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule which is fundamental to life. For a start it is the code that determines the structure and nature of […]
What Are The Roles Of DNA Polymerases?
DNA replication is one of the key fundamental processes of biology. It is the way cells are able to replicate their coding. The DNA polymerases […]
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What Are Okazaki Fragments And Why Are They Necessary?
Okazaki fragments are short sequences of DNA nucleotides that are synthesized discontinuously. They are formed during the process of duplication of DNA. The other strand […]
The Role of 5′-Capping
5′-capping, also known as mRNA capping, is a post-transcriptional modification that occurs in the early stages of mRNA processing in eukaryotic cells. It involves the […]
Gaucher’s Disease
Gaucher’s disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the deficiency or malfunction of an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase (GBA). This enzyme is responsible for breaking […]
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Inborn errors of metabolism, also known as inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) or congenital metabolic disorders, are a group of genetic disorders that affect the […]
Crossing Over in Genetics
Crossing over, also known as recombination, is a genetic process that occurs during meiosis, specifically in prophase I of meiosis I. It involves the exchange […]