Lipid Chemistry
Introduction Lipids are a diverse group of organic biomolecules that are insoluble in water but soluble in non-polar organic solvents such […]
Medical Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Introduction Cell biology is often called the basic unit of life. Every living organism, from the simplest bacteria to the
Chemistry of Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids
Purines & Pyrimidine Bases Purines and pyrimidines are types of nitrogenous bases found in the structure of nucleotides, the building
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Digestion of Carbohydrates The principal sites of carbohydrate digestion are the mouth and small intestine. The dietary carbohydrate consists of:
Carbohydrates
Definition Carbohydrates are biomolecules consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O), typically following the empirical formula (CH2O)n, where
Free and Total acidity of gastric juice
Introduction To estimate basal and maximal acid output (BAO and MAO) of gastric juice by determining free and total acidity
Beta-oxidation of fatty acids
Introduction Beta-oxidation of fatty acids is the metabolic pathway by which fatty acids are broken down in the mitochondria (and
Handling and disposal of infected and dangerous radioactive materials
Introduction Handling and disposal of infected and dangerous radioactive materials is a highly specialised process that requires strict adherence to
Quality control of a clinical biochemistry laboratory
Introduction The Quality control of a clinical biochemistry laboratory is an essential part of modern healthcare, offering critical data that
Hazards in Clinical Biochemistry
Hazards in Clinical Biochemistry Hazards in Clinical biochemistry involves the analysis of bodily fluids, such as blood and urine, to