The below mentioned article provides a study note on Amino Acids:- 1. Common Properties of Amino Acids 2. Physical Properties of Amino Acids 3. Chemical Reactions. Common Properties of Amino Acids: 1. Pro-tonic Equilibria of Amino Acids: (a) Amino acids have at least two ionizable groups i.e. -COOH and –NH+3. The former dissociates more easily than the latter. In solution, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Proteins 2. Biological Importance of Proteins 3. Classification 4. Protein Hydrolyzing Enzymes 5. Important Tests 6. Estimation. Contents: Definition of Proteins Biological Importance of Proteins Classification of Proteins Protein Hydrolyzing Enzymes D Important Tests of Proteins Estimation of Proteins 1. Definition of Proteins: Proteins may be defined as the high [...]
The following points highlight the top six types of proteins. The types are: 1. Albumin 2. Glycoproteins 3. Chromoproteins 4. Scleroproteins (Albuminoids) 5. Silk Fibroin 6. Collagen. Type # 1. Albumin: Chemistry: a. Albumins are simple proteins, soluble in water, coagulated by heat and precipitated by saturated salt solutions. b. The glycine content of many albumins is low. Sources: They [...]