Caytoniales PPT: Caytoniales are an extinct group of seed ferns that thrived during the Mesozoic era, particularly in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. They are known for their unique reproductive structures, especially cupule-enclosed seeds that resemble the ovules of flowering plants. This similarity has led some scientists to propose a […]
Caytoniales are an extinct group of Mesozoic gymnosperms known primarily from fossil remains. They are characterized by fern-like compound leaves, enclosed ovules within fleshy cupules, and reproductive structures that show notable similarities to angiosperms. First described by Hamshaw Thomas in 1925, their fossils range from the Late Triassic/Early Jurassic to […]
Cordaitales PPT: Cordaitales are an extinct group of primitive gymnosperms that thrived predominantly during the late Paleozoic era, particularly in the Carboniferous and Permian periods. They are among the earliest members of the class Coniferopsida and are considered ancestral to both Coniferales and Ginkgoales. These plants were characterized by tall, woody […]
Cordaitales is an extinct group of primitive gymnosperms that thrived predominantly during the late Paleozoic era, particularly in the Carboniferous and Permian periods. They are among the earliest members of the class Coniferopsida and are considered ancestral to both Coniferales and Ginkgoales. These plants were characterized by tall, woody trees […]
Functions of Proteins PPT: Proteins perform a vast array of essential functions in living organisms. Structurally, they provide support and shape to cells and tissues—collagen in connective tissues and keratin in hair and nails are examples. Enzymatic proteins, like amylase and DNA polymerase, catalyze biochemical reactions necessary for life. Transport […]
Structure of Proteins PPT: Proteins are complex biomolecules made up of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, and their structure is organized into four levels. The primary structure is the unique sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain. This sequence determines the protein’s characteristics and function. The secondary structure […]
Characteristics of Peptide Bond PPT: A peptide bond is a covalent bond formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another, releasing a molecule of water in the process. This reaction is known as a dehydration synthesis or condensation reaction. Peptide bonds are planar […]
Amino acids are classified based on the properties of their R groups, which influence their behavior in proteins. The main categories include nonpolar (hydrophobic) amino acids like valine and leucine, which repel water and are usually found in the protein core. Polar uncharged amino acids, such as serine and threonine, […]
Structure of Amino Acids PPT: Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins. Each amino acid has a central carbon atom (alpha carbon) bonded to four groups: an amino group (-NH₂), a carboxyl group (-COOH), a hydrogen atom, and a unique side chain (R group) […]