In this article we will discuss about the physical and chemical properties of amino acids. Important Physical Properties of Amino Acids: 1. Optical Isomerism: All amino acids, except glycine which has two H atoms on the α-carbon, have an asymmetric α-carbon (the 4 valence bonds are attached to different atoms or groups). As may be seen in figure 1-1, one [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Denaturation of Proteins 2. Important Properties of Proteins 3. Classification. Denaturation of Proteins: The three-dimensional conformation (the primary, secondary, tertiary and even in some cases, quaternary structure) is characteristic of a native protein. This conformation can be upset and disorganized, without breakage of any peptide linkage, only by the rupture of linkages [...]
The following points highlight the top ten properties of water molecules. The properties are: 1. Temperature and Physical State 2. Absorption and Dissipation of Heat 3. Melting and Vaporizing Water 4. Water as a Solvent 5. Cohesion and Adhesion 6. Nature of Cellular Water 7. Factors Affecting the Chemical Potential of Water 8. Water in the Soil 9. Entry of [...]