Biomolecules are organic molecules essential for life, encompassing carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. They serve diverse functions in organisms, including energy storage, structural support, enzymatic reactions, genetic information storage, and signalling pathways, vital for sustaining life processes. This is Biomolecules Class 11 MCQ will help you to understand the […]
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MCQ on Biomolecules Class 11 (Part 1)
Biomolecules are molecules essential for life, present in all living organisms. They include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, serving various functions like energy storage, structural support, information storage (DNA/RNA), and facilitating biological processes crucial for the sustenance and functioning of life forms. This is an MCQ on Biomolecules Class […]
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Lectins are proteins found in plants, animals, and microorganisms that bind specifically to carbohydrates. They play roles in cell recognition, immune response modulation, and various biological processes by interacting with sugars on cell surfaces or glycoconjugates. This is an MCQ on Lectins from Plants and its Applications. Biochemistry Notes | […]
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Learning Objectives: What are Proteins? How Proteins are Formed? What is Peptide Bond? Peptide vs Protein, C-Terminal and N-Terminal of Proteins, pI of Proteins, Sub-units of Proteins and Characteristics of Peptide Bond What are Proteins? Ø Proteins are the polymers of amino acids (specifically the polymers of L-α- amino acids). […]
Continue ReadingFactors Affecting Enzymatic Activity (Biochemistry Lecture Notes)
In the previous post, we have discussed the Properties of Enzymes. In the present post, we will see what all are the factors that affect the catalytic activity of an enzyme in the living system. Factors Affecting Enzymatic Activity Ø The catalytic activities of enzymes are affected by multiple factors. […]
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