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, [...]
The below mentioned article provides a quick note on Denaturation of Proteins. Denaturation of Proteins: Denaturation may be defined as the disruption of the secondary, tertiary and quarternary structure of the native protein resulting in the alterations of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the protein by a variety of agents. The native proteins are said to be the [...]
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 [...]