Monosaccharides are Simplest Sugars Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates. They are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones with a carbon backbone. The carbon backbone in monosaccharides usually consists of 3 – 6 carbon atoms. The simplest monosaccharides are glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone (with 3 carbons). The most abundant monosaccharide in nature is a […]
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Carbohydrates Simple Lecture Notes: Definition, Types, Classification, Examples and Functions
Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones Carbohydrates are the most abundant bio-macro-molecules on the earth. They are commonly known as sugars because most of them have a sweet taste. Chemically all carbohydrates are polyhydroxy (contain many hydroxyl, – OH, groups) aldehydes or ketones. All carbohydrates are hydrates of carbon and […]
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Difference between Collagen and Keratin – Comparison Table
Collagen vs Keratin Collagen and Keratin are the main structural proteins. They are two main families of fibrous proteins and are abundantly present in the extracellular matrix and various connective tissues in animals. Collagen: A linear structural fibrous protein abundantly found in the connective tissue and extracellular space of the […]
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Solid State Fermentation: Examples, Advantages and Disadvantages
What is Solid State Fermentation (SSF)? In Solid State Fermentation, also called Solid Substrate Fermentation or SSF, the fermentation substrate or media will be in the solid state. Here the microorganisms are grown on a solid substratum in the absence or near absence of free water. The moisture content of […]
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Nucleotide Biosynthesis PPT (Synthesis of Purine and Pyrimidine PPT)
Nucleotide Biosyntesis PPT, Purine Biosynthesis PPT, Pyrimidine Biosynthesis PPT, How nucleotides are synthesized in the cells? Understand the Two Pathways of nucleotide biosynthesis (1) De-novo synthesis and (2) Salvage Pathways. De-novo synthesis of purines PPT, Synthesis of IMP (precursor of Adenine and Guanine), Synthesis of Adenine and Guanine from IMP, […]
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