Functional and evolutionary importance of introns
Although introns are typically removed from pre-mRNA molecules after they are transcribed, these sequences may…
AAMC Outline
Effects of Local Conditions on Enzyme Activity
Local conditions such as a change in temperature and pH affect the activity of an…
Ribozymes, spliceosomes, small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs), small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs)
There are many unique types of RNA in cells involved in transcription that may act…
Motion of Charged Particles in Magnetic Fields; Lorentz Force
Electric and magnetic forces both affect the trajectory of charged particles, but in qualitatively different…
Defining characteristics of eukaryotic cells
What are the defining characteristics of eukaryotic cells? A membrane-bound nucleus, a central cavity surrounded by…
Definition of Magnetic Field B
A magnet or an electric current will produce a magnetic field, which can be visualized…
Dalton’s Law Relating Partial Pressure to Composition
Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressure states the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases…
Partial Pressure, Mole Fraction
The partial pressure of an individual gas is equal to the total pressure multiplied by…
Deviation of Real Gas Behavior from Ideal Gas Law
Real gases deviate from the ideal gas law due to the finite volume occupied by…
Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases
According to Kinetic Molecular Theory, an increase in temperature will increase the average kinetic energy…