Chromosomes
Chromosomes are structures found in the nucleus of cells that carry genetic information in the form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The chemical composition of a […]
Biochemistry
The Use of Baby Hamster Kidney Cells (BHK) in Biotechnology?
BHK-21 refers to a cell line derived from the kidney cells of the baby hamster (Mesocricetus auratus). BHK-21 stands for Baby Hamster Kidney-21. It is […]
Ion-Exchange Chromatography
Ion-exchange chromatography involves the separation of molecules such as proteins based on their charge profile. It is often defined by process engineering texts as the […]
The Biosynthesis Of Starch
Plants are unique in many respects but one feature of their biochemistry and metabolism in particular is the synthesis of starch. It comes really from […]
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 […]
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). […]
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins are critical messengers in all sorts of reactions. They are part of a group called the eicosanoids and include prostacyclins (PGI), the thromboxanes (TXA), […]
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The Science of DNA Repair
DNA repair is a crucial process that corrects damaged or erroneous DNA sequences to maintain the integrity of the genetic material. There are several mechanisms […]
DNA Replication in Eukaryotes
The replication of DNA in eukaryotic cells is a highly coordinated process that ensures accurate duplication of the genetic material during cell division. It involves […]
Reverse Translation
Reverse translation, also known as de novo gene synthesis or in silico gene design, is a laboratory technique used to generate DNA sequences based on […]
The Role of Alleles in Genetics
In genetics, alleles play a crucial role in determining the characteristics and traits of an organism. An allele refers to one of the alternative forms […]