In this article we will discuss about the fate and functions of nitrogenous and non-nitrogenous parts of amino acid molecule. 1. Fate and Functions of the Nitrogenous Part: The nitrogenous part, viz., ammonia, undergoes the following fate: i. Formation of Urea: Most of the ammonia, under normal conditions, is converted into urea. [Because about 80% of total urinary nitrogen is [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Glutamic Acid 2. Commercial Production of Glutamic Acid 3. Uses. History of Glutamic Acid: The history of the first amino acid production dates back to 1908 when Dr. K. Ikeda, a chemist in Japan, isolated glutamic acid from kelp, a marine alga, after acid hydrolysis and fractionation. He also discovered [...]
Learn about::- 1. Definition of Peptides 2. Primary Structure of Peptides 3. Determination of the Primary Structure 4. Synthesis 5. Physiologically Active. Contents: Definition of Peptides Primary Structure of Peptides Determination of the Primary Structure of Peptides Synthesis of Peptides Physiologically Active Peptides 1. Definition of Peptides: A peptide consists of two or more amino acids linked by a peptide [...]