In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Test for Carbohydrates 2. Quantitative Estimation of Reducing Sugars of Carbohydrate. The carbohydrates — most common and one of the constituents of animal body — composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Chemically carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones. Carbohydrates are of three forms: Monosaccharide (one molecule C6H12O6), Oligosaccharide (two to 10 molecules) [...]
In this article we will discuss about the three main tests for lipids:- 1. General Test for Lipid 2. Solubility Test for Lipid 3. Emulsification Test for Lipid. General Test for Lipid: 1. Sudan III test Procedure: Take 0.5 ml ether or chloroform in a test tube and add 0.5 ml sample—drop by drop till the sample is fully dissolves. [...]
Isozymes: Definition, Occurrence and Characteristics! Definition of Isozymes: The enzymes that occur in a number of different forms and differ from each other chemically, immunologically and electrophoretically are called "Isoenzymes" or "isozymes". Occurrence of Isozymes: Isozymes are present in the serum and tissues of mammals, amphibians, birds, insects, plants and unicellular organisms. Examples: Isozymes of numerous dehydrogenases, and several oxidases, [...]