In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Nitrogen Equilibrium 2. Determination of Nitrogen Equilibrium 3. Positive and Negative Balance 4. Pure Protein Diet. Meaning of Nitrogen Equilibrium: Nitrogen equilibrium is a state of the body in which the intake and output of nitrogen are same. This is found in the adults where growth has ceased and no [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Sources of Uric Acid 2. Stages in the Formation of Uric Acid from Purine 3. Variations. Sources of Uric Acid: Uric acid comes from purines in case of man, other primates-Dalmatian dog and birds. i. From Purines. These bodies may be derived again from two sources: (a) Exogenous, and (b) Endogenous. (a) [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Formation of Nucleoproteins 2. Types of Nucleoprotein 3. Synthesis. Formation of Nucleoproteins: Nucleoproteins contain phosphoric acid and also other prosthetic group. Hence, they should be placed in a special class. Nucleoproteins are formed by the union of nucleic acid with basic protein. The nucleic acids, viz., deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid [...]