In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Proteins 2. Properties of Proteins 3. Reaction 4. Types. Meaning of Proteins: Proteins are large-sized heteropolymeric macromolecules having one or more polypeptides (chains of amino acids). The term polypeptide is often used interchangeably with protein. However, a single polypeptide must be at least 50 amino acid long in order to [...]
In this article we will discuss about the groups and useful roles of steroids. Groups of Steroids: Some of the major groups of steroids are as follows: 1. Sterols: Steroids with 8-10 carbon long aliphatic side chain at carbon 17 and at least one alcoholic hydroxyl (e.g., at position 3), e.g., cholesterol, ergasterol, coprosterol, stigmasterol, sitosterol, campesterol. 2. Bile Acids: [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and functions of Nucleotides. Meaning of Nucleotides: Nucleotides are basic units of nucleic acids. They also form energy carriers. Certain nucleotides act as coenzymes. Some nucleotides function as chemical messengers. A nucleotide is a condensation product of three chemicals— a pentose sugar, phosphoric acid and a nitrogen base. Two types of [...]