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The Chemiosmotic Hypothesis

June 16, 2009 smitsa 0

The chemiosmotic hypothesis, proposed by Peter Mitchell in 1961, is a fundamental concept in bioenergetics that explains the mechanism of ATP synthesis in oxidative phosphorylation. […]

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Fluidized Bed Reactors

October 28, 2008 smitsa 0

Fluidized bed reactors (FBRs) are widely used in the chemical and petrochemical industries for gas-solid, liquid-solid, and gas-liquid-solid reactions. The technology has been in use […]

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Retroviruses

June 16, 2008 smitsa 0

Retroviruses are a unique group of RNA viruses that possess the ability to convert their RNA genome into DNA and integrate it into the host […]

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Lytic Replication

June 16, 2008 smitsa 0

Lytic replication, also known as the lytic cycle, is a viral replication cycle observed in bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) and some animal viruses. Unlike […]

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Heat Transfer Prediction Methods

May 5, 2008 smitsa 0

Heat transfer prediction methods are essential tools for engineers and researchers involved in designing and analyzing heat transfer equipment and processes. These methods can be […]

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What is Lactobacillus M.R.S. Broth?

September 9, 2007 smitsa 0

Lactobacillus M.R.S. broth is a non-selective medium used for the rapid cultivation and enumeration of Lactobacillus spp. (lactic acid bacteria). The broth was originally described […]

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Steroid Biotransformation

October 5, 2005 smitsa 0

Steroids are naturally occurring compounds  that have potent properties as hormones. They are also important therapeutic agents. Steroids are highly diverse and are produced in […]

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Streptomyces flavogriseus

June 22, 2005 smitsa 0

Streptomyces flavogriseus is a species of filamentous bacteria belonging to the genus Streptomyces. It is characterized by its yellowish-gray or yellow-brown pigmentation, which gives rise […]

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What are Fibroblasts?

June 1, 2004 smitsa 0

Human fibroblasts are a type of connective tissue cell that plays a vital role in the maintenance and repair of various tissues in the human […]

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What is HPLC?

April 10, 2002 smitsa 0

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is a powerful analytical technique used in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, environmental analysis, food and beverage, forensics, and many more. […]

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Rhizopus oligosporus

June 21, 2001 smitsa 0

Rhizopus oligosporus is a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Rhizopus. It is widely recognized for its importance in the production of fermented foods, particularly […]

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Lipases from Fermentation

June 21, 2000 smitsa 0

Lipases are enzymes that play a crucial role in the breakdown and metabolism of lipids (fats and oils). They catalyse the hydrolysis of triglycerides. They […]