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 […]
Biochemistry MCQ-01: Carbohydrates, one of the most essential classes of biomolecules, are critical for providing energy, building cell structures, and storing information. Understanding the properties and functions of carbohydrates is therefore essential for any student of biochemistry. The present a set of MCQ on Carbohydrates is designed to challenge and […]
1. The average size of 70S ribosomes of prokaryotes are: a. ~ 200 Å b. ~ 250 Å c. ~ 290 Å d. ~ 303 Å 2. Which of the following is an example for chemolithotroph? a. Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans b. Nitrosomonas c. Nitrobacter […]
Methods & Applications of Enzyme & Whole Cell Immobilization (Advantages and Disadvantages of Enzyme Immobilization; Matrix/Supports Used in Enzyme Immobilization) What is enzyme immobilization? Immobilization is defined as the imprisonment of cell or enzyme in a distinct support or matrix. The support or matrix on which the enzymes are immobilized allows […]
“Good fences make good neighbors” Robert Frost, “Mending Wall”, 1914 Biological membrane system: Biological membranes are highly dynamic two layers thick sheath like structures formed by the non-covalent assemblage of lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. They form closed boundaries between different compartments of the cells such as separation of nucleoplasm from the […]