Introduction Proteins are the high molecular weight mixed polymers of α-amino acids joined with peptide linkage (-CO-N H-). Proteins are the chief constituents of all living matter. They contain carbon, Read More ……..
Protein Chemistry
Category: Biochemistry II Yr
Lipid Chemistry
Definition Lipids are a heterogeneous group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar solvents (like chloroform, ether, benzene). They are composed mainly of carbon, hydrogen, 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 can be Read More ……..
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Introduction 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 Read More ……..