Definition Acid-base balance regulates the body’s hydrogen ion (H⁺) concentration to maintain the blood’s pH within the normal range of 7.35–7.45. Maintaining this balance is crucial for cellular function and overall homeostasis. Read More …
Category: Biochemistry II Yr
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) is a popular and widely used biochemical technique designed to measure the concentration of substances, usually antigens or antibodies, in a liquid sample. It is based Read More …
Radioimmunoassay
Radioimmunoassay (RIA): Radioimmunoassay (RIA) is a highly sensitive and specific laboratory technique that measures minute amounts of antigens or substances (such as hormones, drugs, and proteins) in biological samples. RIA Read More …
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Digestion of Carbohydrates The principal sites of carbohydrate digestion are the mouth and small intestine. The dietary carbohydrate consists of: Polysaccharides: Starch, glycogen, and cellulose Disaccharides: Sucrose, maltose, and lactose Read More …
Carbohydrates
Definition Carbohydrates are biomolecules consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O), typically following the empirical formula (CH2O)n, where “n” represents the number of carbon atoms. Carbohydrates are essential Read More …