Protein digestion and absorption are critical processes that enable the body to utilize dietary proteins for various physiological functions, including tissue repair, enzyme synthesis, and hormone production. The process involves Read More …
Category: Biochemistry – I
Enzymes
Enzymes are biocatalysts, primarily proteins, that facilitate and accelerate biochemical reactions in living organisms. By lowering the activation energy required for reactions, enzymes increase the rate at which reactions occur Read More …
Protein Chemistry
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, hydrogen, Read More …
Lipid Chemistry
Definition of Lipids Lipids may be defined as organic substances insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like chloroform, ether and benzene. They are esters of fatty acids with Read More …