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 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 [...]
The following points highlight the ten important types of lipids. The types are: 1. Neutral or True Fats 2. Waxes 3. Cutin 4. Suberin 5. Phospholipids 6. Sphingolipids 7. Lipoproteins 8. Terpenes 9. Prostaglandins 10. Steroids. Lipid: Type # 1. Neutral or True Fats: They are triglycerides which are formed by esterification of three molecules of fatty acids with one [...]