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Introduction Enzymes are biological catalysts—usually proteins—that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process. Definition: “Enzymes are biological macromolecules (mostly proteins) that act as catalysts Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …