Phenotype and genotype
An organism’s phenotype is an observable characteristic, while genotype is its specific genetic information. Mendel’s…
AAMC Outline
Description
Alcohols are organic compounds in which the hydroxyl functional group (-OH) is bound to a…
Roles in homeostasis
The excretory system plays a role in homeostasis by regulating blood pressure, water levels, acids…
Osmoregulation: capillary reabsorption of H2O, amino acids, glucose, ions
Osmoregulation is the process by which the osmotic pressure in the urine is regulated by…
Metabolism of proteins (BIO)
The metabolism of proteins starts in the stomach, where various enzymes mediate the breakdown of…
Non-template synthesis: biosynthesis of lipids and polysaccharides (BIO)
Lipids and polysaccharides do not use a template to synthesize; they employ a series of…
Description
Carbohydrates are macromolecules containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and are represented by the stoichiometric formula…
Regulation of glycolysis and gluconeogenesis
Glycolysis and gluconeogenesis can be regulated by the enzymes and the molecules that help the…
Positive control in bacteria
Positive gene control in the bacteria takes place with the help of an operon that…
Keto-enol Tautomerism of Monosaccharides
Keto–enol tautomerism refers to a chemical equilibrium between a keto form (a ketone or an aldehyde) and an enol…