What is histone acetylation ?
Histone acetylation: Know in one minute Histone acetylation is the introduction of an acetyl group to the amino acid lysine which is present in the […]
Biochemistry
Oxidative phosphorylation: definition, steps and features
Introduction Oxidative phosphorylation is the production of ATP by chemiosmosis. It is the terminal oxidation of aerobic respiration. During the respiration process, food is oxidized […]
Nitrogen fixation: definition and description
Introduction There are various elements in nature and nitrogen is one of the most abundant elements. Nitrogen is a major component of protein which is […]
Pentose: Importance in pentose phosphate pathway
Introduction Monosaccharides are the simplest types of carbohydrates that cannot be hydrolyzed further into small units. Monosaccharides are classified according to the number of carbon […]
Carbon cycle definition and properties
Introduction Humans, plants, various animals, even viruses and bacteria are made up of different types of elements. There are 6 major elements in nature that […]
Oxygen cycle: Definition, properties, and significance
Introduction Earth is the home of various plants and organisms. A relationship has developed between the organisms and the natural environment through mutual interaction. The […]