MCQ on Photophosphorylation

MCQ on Photophosphorylation (Light Reaction)

Photophosphorylation is a biological process in photosynthesis where light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll in plant cells and converted into chemical energy. This energy is used to add a phosphate group to ADP, creating ATP, a crucial molecule for cellular activities. Photophosphorylation occurs in the thylakoid membrane of chloroplasts, driving […]

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Monoclonal vs Polyclonal Antibodies

Difference between Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies

Monoclonal Antibodies Monoclonal antibody (mAb) is an antibody produced from a cell lineage made by cloning a unique white blood cell. They are identical immune proteins (antibodies) created in the lab to target specific antigens. Monoclonal antibodies are produced by fusing a single type of antibody-producing cell with a cancerous […]

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Peptide bond structure

Formation and Characteristics of Peptide Bond in Proteins

Learning Objectives: What are Proteins? How Proteins are Formed? What is Peptide Bond? Peptide vs Protein, C-Terminal and N-Terminal of Proteins, pI of Proteins, Sub-units of Proteins and Characteristics of Peptide Bond What are Proteins? Ø  Proteins are the polymers of amino acids (specifically the polymers of L-α- amino acids). […]

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classification of amino acids

Amino Acid Classification (Biochemistry Notes)

Amino Acid Classification (Biochemistry Notes) In the previous post, we discussed the Structure of Amino acids. There we have discussed the characteristics of amino acids and their ionic behavior. Here, we will discuss Classification of Amino Acids in Biochemistry. Amino acids are classified based on different criterions such as properties […]

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anionic and cationic forms of amino acids

Amino Acid: Structure and Functions (Biochemistry Short Notes)

Amino Acid: Structure and Functions (Biochemistry Short Notes) Learning Objectives- Amino Acids: Structure and Functions: What are Amino Acids? List of Amino Acids, Three Letter Code and Single Letter Code of Amino Acids, Discovery of Amino Acids, Structure of Amino Acids, Proteogenic Amino Acids and Non Proteogenic Amino Acids, Alpha […]

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