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Articles related to "Organic Chemistry"
Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids What kind of molecules are nucleotides and nucleic acids and what are they made of? This article covers the basics. what are nucleic acids • nucleotides and nucleic acids • inorganic and organic molecules • nucleic acid structure • adenosine triphosphate
The History of Polymers How did we come to depend on plastic, Teflon, Nylon and Lycra? plastic • lycra • teflon • nylon • polymers
Types of Polymers A simple description of the most important categories of polymers: large molecules we could not live without. polythene • organic chemistry • plastics • nylon • polyurethane
What Is a Carbohydrate? Carbs, also known as saccharides, are organic molecules that are used as energy sources, structural molecules and as components of other biological molecules. what is a carbohydrate • what is a carb • simple sugar • single sugar • double sugar
What is Organic Chemistry? Hydrocarbons, Benzene, Alcohol, Plastic, Amines are all organic, carbon-containing chemicals. organic compounds • alcohols • hydrocarbons • polythene • plastics
What Is the Nucleotide ATP? Adenosine triphosphate is a power-packed nucleotide that cells of our body just can't live without. Here's a clear summary of what ATP is, how it works and how it's made. what is atp • adenosine triphosphate • adenosine monophosphate amp • adenosine diphosphate adp • what is a nucleotide
Amino Acids and Proteins Learn about the chemical bonds and different levels of structure that take amino acid monomers to a whole other level, a more complex protein polymer. what is an amino acid protein • peptide monomer polymer dipeptide polypeptidechain • organic inorganic molecules • peptide covalent bonds • levels of protein structure complex primary second
What Is a Lipid Molecule? What are the different kinds of lipids? What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? Read on and discover. what is a lipid • what is a fat • lipid steroid cholesterol • what is wax • types of lipids
What Are Organic Molecules? What is the difference between an organic and an inorganic molecule? What substances are within the realm of organic chemistry? Read on and discover. what are organic molecules • what are inorganic molecules • difference between organic inorganic molecule • lipid structure • nucleotide nucleic acid
What Is an Enzyme Catalyst? A cell's ability to carry out essential chemical reactions separates the animate from inanimate. Without these biological catalysts, life itself would not be possible. what is an enzyme • what is a catalyst • enzyme substrate complex • catalytic protein • denature enzyme
Nucleic Acid DNA & RNA Synthesis What are deoxyribonucleic and ribonucleic acid made of, and how are these big molecules of genetic information built? This article explains the basics. nucleic acid synthesis • nucleic acid structure • nucleic acid polymerization • dna deoxyrobonucleic acid replication • rna ribonucleic acid transcription
Nucleic Acid Function: DNA & RNA Nucleic acids, such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are the vital genetic blueprints, messengers and builders of the cellular world. nucleic acid function structure • dna replication • genetic transcription • protein translation • deoxyribonucleic ribonucleic acid
George Andrew Olah - Carbocations and Chemistry George A Olah has dedicated his life to organic chemistry. Currently, Distinguished Professor and Loker Chair in Organic Chemistry at USC Los Angeles, he received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1994 for his work in carbocation chemistry. george olah • carbocation • nobel • hydrocarbons • organic chemistry
College Weed Out Classes Introductory college courses often are designed to "weed out" weak students. Here's what you need to know about these nightmare classes. college weed out course • college weed out class • survive introductory class • nightmare class • general psychology
Robert F. Curl Jr. - Fullerenes, C60 Carbon Molecules Robert F. Curl Jr. shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996 for his discovery of buckeyballs, C60 carbon clusters that promise advances in medicine, industry, and computer technology. robert f curl jr • buckminsterfullerenes • fullerenes • buckeyballs • rice university
Chemistry Defined Chemistry is the study of all matter and the changes that occur to all things. chemistry • beginners • inorganic • organic • science
Carbon Monoxide: Useful but Deadly Carbon monoxide is a simple molecule which regularly gets a bad reputation in the press, but is continually useful in many parts of the chemical industry. carbon • dioxide • monoxide • silent killer • car exhaust fumes
Chemistry Major The chemistry major is a popular major at many schools that is a prerequisite for Medical School programs as well as for many careers in pure and applied sciences. chemistry major • christopher e. katz • sepracor pharmaceuticals • fundamental building blocks • components of the atom
Mass Spectrometry How mass spectrometers work, to identify molecules and mixtures of compounds chemical analysis • electron beam • gcms • electromagnet • francis ashton
How does Aspirin Work? Aspirin kills pain, reduces inflammation and prevents heart attacks. A Wonder Drug! aspirin • painkiller • headache • salicylic acid • acetylsalicylic acid
How To Get Into Medical School The path to medical school is long, hard, and uncertain. Find out what pre-meds can do from day one to increase their chances of getting admitted. medical school • pre-med • amcas • mcat • getting into medical school
Nucleic Acids & Gene Recognition New study demonstrates that genes recognize other genes that have similar base pair sequences, a discovery that can help us understand DNA repair and genetic diversity. gene recognition • genes base pair sequence homology • recognize nitrogenous bases • genes recognize each other • deoxyribonucleic acid telepathy
The Chemistry of Concrete How cement reacts with water and the different types of admixture used in the construction industry concrete • cement • admixtures • aggregate • construction
What Is a Genetic DNA Mutation? A mutation is a rare change in a gene's DNA sequence that can result in a defective cellular protein. This article covers the basics of genetic mutation. what is a genetic mutation • what is a gene mutation • what is dna mutation • genome mutation • mutated gene
What is Inorganic Chemistry? Salts, acids, alkalies, catalysts and superconductors are all part of inorganic chemistry inorganic chemistry • catalysts • redox • reduction • oxidation
Aerobic Cellular Respiration Glycolysis, synthesis of acetyl-CoA, Kreb's Cycle and electron transport are the complex series of reactions that turn the food we eat into energy. what is glucose metabolism • aerobic cellular respiration • adenosine triphosphate atp • turning food into energy • autotroph heterotroph
Buckyballs and Nanotubes Fullerenes--buckyballs and nanotubes are an exciting new area of chemistry that will have many uses in the future. This, the first of two articles on fullerenes, explains what they are and what we know about them so far. nanotubes • nanotechnology • buckminsterfullerene • fullerene • buckyball
Educational Science Websites Don't waste your time searching the web for quality information on the sciences. Here is the lowdown on some of the best biology sites the web has to offer! biology chemistry web sites websites • science education educational resources • online cell biology information • microbiology links • chemistry web pages
Hereditary & Somatic DNA Mutations There are two main categories of genetic mutation based on the type of cell they occur in. Changes to a person's DNA can be inherited or acquired after fertilization. hereditary mutations • germline mutation • germ line mutations • new de novo mutations • somatic body cell mutations
Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids DNA & RNA This collection of articles explores the components and function of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA) and the cellular energy carrier ATP. nucleotides and nucleic acids • what is a nucleotide • what is nucleic acid • nucleotide monomer • nucleic acid polymer
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Some living things reproduce by cloning; producing offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. Organisms that procreate sexually create genetic novelty. cell division • mitosis • meiosis • asexual reproduction • sexual reproduction
Bacteria Horizontal Gene Transfer Although bacterial reproduction results in the generation of clones, prokaryotes can undergo genetic recombination through transformation, transduction, and conjugation. bacteria gene transfer • horizontal gene transfer • vertical gene transfer • bacterial conjugation • bacteria transduction
Eukaryotic Endomembrane System The cell's endomembrane system consists of the rough and smooth ER, Golgi apparatus, vesicles and plasma membrane, all working together to transport cellular materials. endomembrane system • eukaryotic eukaryote cell • cellular organelles • plasma membrane • rough smooth endoplasmic reticulum er
Genetic Disorders & DNA Sweeps Rapid advances in gene scanning technology have identified genes linked to cancer, arthritis, diabetes and many other diseases. gene scanning technology disease illness • dna sweeps • human genome international hapmap project • genome-wide association studies • genetic variant disorders prostate cancer heart di
Genetic In Vitro Embryo Research Researchers use the genetic material from 3 people to circumvent mutations in the mother's mitochondrial DNA. in vitro embryo research • three parent zygote • mitochondria genes • mtdna mutations genetic disorders • defective mitochondrial dna
Genetics Education Teaching Tools Here are links to free worksheets that can help science educators assess students' understanding of cell division, DNA transcription and translation. genetics education teaching tools • dna cell division worksheet • mitosis meiosis college high school exercises • transcription translation • science educator online resources lectures
How to Get Into Medical School Thinking about a career in medicine? Here are some tips on navigating the obstacles and getting into medical school. medical school • pre-med • college student • medical school prerequisite • mcat
Mitosis & Meiosis Comparison This article series provides information of how mitotic and meiotic cell division differ and how these processes are integral to the human life cycle. mitosis meiosis comparison • compare mitosis meiosis • meiosis mitosis difference • human life cycle • somatic cell division
Mitosis & Meiosis Difference Mitosis is how the cells of our body make more cells for growth, development and repair. Meiosis is how our body makes sex cells, or gametes (eggs or sperm). mitosis meiosis • cell division • mitotic meiotic • sex cells gametes • zygote fertilized egg
Titan Titan, one of Saturn's moons, has been in the news recently. Man landed a probe on its surface! titan • science • web sites • saturn • moon
What is Biochemistry? DNA, enzymes, fats, carbohydrates and hormones are all part of the discipline of Biochemistry. biochemistry • protein • dna • fats • lipids
What Is Cellular Metabolism? We hear the word used all the time, read diet books on how to boost ours and lament its slowing as we age. But what exactly is metabolism? what is metabolism • aerobic cellular respiration • adenosine triphosphate atp • what is an autotroph heterotroph • glycolysis
What Is Mitochondrial mtDNA? With recent news about three parent zygotes created to replace defective maternal mitochondrial DNA, you might be wondering "What is a mitochondrion?" mitochondria mitochondrial dna • maternal mtdna • what is mitochondrion • eukaryotic cell energy power house • atp adenosine triphosphate
What Is Mitotic Cellular Division? In order for organisms to grow, develop and maintain life, cells must divide. Cellular division involves the basic stages of interphase, nuclear division and cytokinesis. eukaryotic cell cycle • mitotic cellular nuclear division • mitosis somatic cells • human life cycle • interphase prophase metaphase anaphase telophase
What is Physical Chemistry? Burning fuels, refrigeration, radioactivity, enzymes and cookery all depend on processes and theories in a less glamorous branch of science. thermodynamics • physics • mathematical formulae • quantum mechanics • kinetics
What is Ribonucleic Acid or RNA? RNA, ribonucleic acid, is the genetic material that transcribes DNA's instructions and translates instruction into construction of protein. what is rna • ribonucleic acid • nucleic acid • mrna • rrna
Get a life II Picking off where we left, that is describing which are life compatible environments at the galactic and planetary system scale, we now focus on the Solar system and the Earth Moon subsystem. milky way • supernova • galaxy • jupiter • saturn
Lost Mountain Winery offers hand-crafted wines Lost Mountain Winery, tucked in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains, offers hand-crafted, big red wines in the family-owned winery. wine • wine-collecting • lost mountain winery • olympic mountains • big red wines
Medicinal Plants Plants originally provided the medicines humans used. This book provides an indepth history of plants as medicine. medicine • medicinal plants • herbalism • herbs
Meiosis & Sexual Reproduction Meiosis, a type of cell division, results in production of gametes (eggs & sperm). Genetically unique sex cells combine at fertilization to form one-of-a-kind offspring. meiosis mitosis • meiosis sexual reproduction • types of cell division • sex cells sperm egg • gametes fertilization |
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