Weak Acids and Bases
A weak acid is one that does not dissociate completely in solution while a weak…
Shannon
Strong Acids and Bases
The strength of an acid refers to how readily an acid will lose or donate…
Conjugate Acids and Bases
The formation of conjugate acids and bases is central to the Brønsted-Lowry definition of acids…
Brønsted–Lowry Definition of Acid, Base
A compound that donates a proton to another compound is called a Brønsted-Lowry acid, and a…
Ionization of Water
The self-ionization of water is the process in which water ionizes to hydronium ions and hydroxide…
Description; Structure
Lipids include a diverse group of compounds that are largely nonpolar and hydrophobic in nature.…
Calcium Regulation of Contraction
After calcium in the sarcoplasmic reticulum is released by a stimulus, it binds to and…
Presence of Troponin and Tropomyosin
Troponin and tropomyosin are regulatory proteins that help to regulate the interaction between actin and…
Abundant Mitochondria in Red Muscle Cells: ATP Source
Red muscle cells, most commonly found in slow twitch fibers, have abundant mitochondria in order…
Sarcomeres: “I” and “A” Bands, “M” and “Z” Lines, “H” Zone
Sarcomeres are contractile units of skeletal muscle that divide into “I” and “A” bands, “M”…