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RNA Metabolism: Synthesis, Polymerase and Catabolism

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. RNA Synthesis 2. RNA Polymerase 3. Sigma (σ) Factors 4. Ribozymes 5. Catabolism 6. Ribosomal RNAs are Processed from a Large Precursor 7. Messenger RNA (mRNA) is Modified at the 5' and 3' Ends 8. Transfer RNA (tRNA) is Extensively Processed and Modified. Contents: RNA Synthesis RNA Polymerase Sigma (σ) Factors of [...]

By |2016-07-30T17:19:28+00:00July 30, 2016|RNA Metabolism|Comments Off on RNA Metabolism: Synthesis, Polymerase and Catabolism

DNA Metabolism: Synthesis, Replication and Degradation

In this article we will discuss about the Metabolism of DNA:- 1. DNA Synthesis 2. Replication of DNA 3. Degradation 4. The DNA Polymerase Complex 5. Enzymes Repair Damaged DNA. Contents: DNA Synthesis Replication of DNA Degradation of DNA The DNA Polymerase Complex Enzymes Repair Damaged DNA 1. DNA Synthesis: a. The initiation of DNA synthesis requires priming by a [...]

By |2016-07-30T17:19:28+00:00July 30, 2016|DNA Metabolism|Comments Off on DNA Metabolism: Synthesis, Replication and Degradation

Trace Elements Present in Human Body | Mineral Metabolism

The following points highlight the eleven main trace elements present in human body. The trace elements are: 1. Iron 2. Copper 3. Iodine 4. Fluorine 5. Zinc 6. Cobalt 7. Manganese 8. Molybdenum 9. Selenium 10. Chromium 11. Lead. Human Body: Trace Element # 1. Iron: The total iron content of the normal adult is about 4 to 5 gm. [...]

By |2016-07-30T17:19:25+00:00July 30, 2016|Mineral Metabolism|Comments Off on Trace Elements Present in Human Body | Mineral Metabolism
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