LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, the author has briefly explained the chemical bonding its types, and examples. The force present between two atoms that hold them together and make them stable is known as a chemical bond. Molecules of chemical substances are joined together by some force. This force is due to the interaction between … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the discovery, occurrence, properties, applications of fluorine. Here are also some facts about fluorine explained by author. Fluorine is the most reactive element. It is the lightest weight and small size member of the halogens. Fluorine is the toxic pale yellow diatomic gas. Due to high electronegativity, … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the introduction, structure and functions of RNA. Author has also explained the different types of RNA. RNA is a polymer of ribonucleotides that are held together by 3´ 5´ phosphodiester bonds. It is a nucleic acid that helps in the synthesis of proteins. RNA is involved in … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the introduction, structure and functions of DNA. author has also explained the characteristics of double helix structure of DNA and replication of DNA. Definition DNA is a nucleic acid that is a polymer of nucleotides and is responsible for the transmission of hereditary information from parent to … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the structure of nucleotides, different types of nitrogenous bases and functions of nucleotides. Definition Nucleotides are organic compounds that make up nucleic acids. They are building blocks of DNA. Nucleotides are essential parts of DNA, RNA, and cell function and perform many functions based on their structure. … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the introduction to nucleic acids their structure, biosynthesis and functions. Definition A nucleic acid is a polymer of nucleotides that stores genetic information in the cell. Nucleic acids are also known as polynucleotides. It is a large molecule that is made of many small molecules called nucleotides. … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the discovery, abundance, properties and uses of helium element. Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe. It is a colorless, tasteless, odorless, and monoatomic noble gas. It is present at the top of the noble gas group and is the least reactive of all … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the causes, process and characteristics of denaturation of proteins. Definition The disorganization of the native structure of proteins is known as denaturation. It involves the breaking of many weak linkages and bonds. Denaturation destroys the secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of proteins. It affects the chemical, physical … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the tertiary, quaternary structure of proteins and their characteristics. Tertiary structure of proteins The three dimensional structure of proteins is known as tertiary structure of protein. The tertiary structure is formed due to interaction between R groups of amino acid that make up proteins. The protein folds … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the secondary structure; alpha helix and beta pleated sheet structure and their properties. The conformation of the polypeptide chain formed by twisting and folding is known as the secondary structure of proteins. The amino acids are close to each other in the secondary structure. There are two … Read more
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