Everything you need to know about xenobiotics. Some of the most frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. What is a xenobiotic? Ans: The scientists recently have coined a new term for foreign chemicals found in the body, which are called xenobiotics. The term comes from the words xenos, meaning foreign, and bios, meaning life. Xenobiotics are found when the [...]
The below mentioned article provides a note about the types of hydrocarbons used as substrates for growth by various microorganisms. Yes, some type of hydrocarbons can serve as growth substrates. This type of organisms is ecologically important, e.g. in the degradation of petroleum pollutants and some may be utilized in commercial production of single cell protein (SCP) from hydrocarbons. However, [...]
Everything you need to know about biochemistry of the molecules of life. Some of the questions are as follows:- Q.1. What are the four elements that make up over 98% of all living matter? Also name the other two elements which are next to them in importance. Ans: The four major elements are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen. The other [...]