Compare and contrast glycogen with starch with respect to th…
Compare and contrast glycogen with starch with respect to the following: a. Monomer of each b. Name of the covalent bond that joins the momomers in these molecules c. Branched or unbranched structures d. synthesized by plant or animal
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Speculate the type of fatty acid composition in the cell membranes of bacteria grown at 4’C than the membranes of bacteria that are grown at 37’C. Also, include the role of cholesterol in membrane structure. Give reason for your answer.
Read DetailsGlycolysis involves producing energy from carbohydrates. Oft…
Glycolysis involves producing energy from carbohydrates. Often times, our foods don’t have just glucose, but other sugars such as fructose (in table sugar) and galactose (in milk). Let’s consider fructose. Assuming fructose can be phosphorylated by hexokinase, in which step of glycolysis would fructose enter? What will be the reaction and the name of the enzyme that catalyzes this reaction.
Read DetailsAn enzyme inhibitor called as diisopropylflourophosphate (DF…
An enzyme inhibitor called as diisopropylflourophosphate (DFP) covalently binds to a serine amino acid in the active site of a serine protease, thus inactivating the enzyme. Based on this information, what type of enzyme inhibitor is DFP? Give reason for your answer.
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