Biochemistry MCQ-04: Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They are organic compounds that contain both an amino group (-NH2) and a carboxyl group (-COOH) attached to a central carbon atom. There are 22 different types of amino acids that are commonly found in proteins, each with a unique side chain that gives it distinct properties. In addition to […]
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Enzyme Specificity (Biochemistry Lecture Notes)
.“There is more to life than increasing its speed…” (Mahatma Gandhi) Enzymes are biological catalysts. They accelerate the rate of metabolic reactions in the cells by reducing the activation energy of the reactants. Almost all enzymes are specialized proteins with definite structural conformations. Important characteristic features of enzyme are: (1). Catalytic Power (ratio of enzyme catalyzed rate of […]
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JNU Faculty Job Vacancy May 2015: in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology & Nano science
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor Job Vacancy in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi: Notification, May 2015, Advt.No. RC/50/2015 The JNU has openings for faculty positions at the level of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the areas of specialization as indicated against each. The essential qualifications/ scales of pay for these positions are given below. Candidates with good academic […]
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MCQ on Carbohydrates Part-3
Biochemistry MCQ-03: This is the part-3 of the MCQ seriess on Carbohydrates. Here you can get information about some of the rare and unique carbohydrates and their occurence and functions. You may also like: MCQ on Carbohydrates Part-1 | Part-2 | 1. Which of the following is an example for a trisaccharide? a. Verbascose b. Stachyose c. Raffinose d. Sucralose […]
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Biochemistry MCQ-2: A carbohydrate is a biomolecule consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) atoms, with the empirical formula C(H2O)n. This is the Part-2 of the MCQ series on Carbohydrates. You may also like: MCQ on Carbohydrates Part-1 | Part-3 | 1. The vitreous humor of eye is composed of_______. a. Heparin b. Hyaluronic acid c. Keratan Sulfate […]
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