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
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
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
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 or Saccharide?
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 and 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 • nucleic acid structure • dna replication • dna transcription • genetic transcription
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 • nucleic acid structure • dna replication • dna transcription • genetic transcription
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
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
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
Naming Alkane Alcohols
Ranging from the ever popular ethanol to the sterols, alcohols are a diverse class of organic compounds. Alcohols contain one or more hydroxyl (OH) groups.
organic chemistry • alcohols • hydroxyl group • naming compounds • organic nomenclature
Ranging from the ever popular ethanol to the sterols, alcohols are a diverse class of organic compounds. Alcohols contain one or more hydroxyl (OH) groups.
organic chemistry • alcohols • hydroxyl group • naming compounds • organic nomenclature
Naming Cyclic Alkanes
Alkanes are compounds consisting of linear carbon atoms connected by single bonds. They can exist as straight chains or with their carbon atoms linked to form rings.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
Alkanes are compounds consisting of linear carbon atoms connected by single bonds. They can exist as straight chains or with their carbon atoms linked to form rings.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
Naming Linear Alkenes
Unlike alkanes, alkene molecules have at least one instance of a carbon-carbon double bond. This article explains how to name linear (straight chain) alkenes.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
Unlike alkanes, alkene molecules have at least one instance of a carbon-carbon double bond. This article explains how to name linear (straight chain) alkenes.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
Naming Linear Alkynes
Alkynes are a highly reactive class of organic compounds. Alkynes contain one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
Alkynes are a highly reactive class of organic compounds. Alkynes contain one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
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
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
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
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
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
Adolf Baeyer and the Synthesis of Indigo Dye
Adolf Baeyer was awarded the 1905 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Most famously he carried out the synthesis of indigo dye and pioneered the development of phthalein dyes.
adolf baeyer • synthesis of indigo dye • development of phthalein dyes • nobel prize winner chemistry 1905 • discovery of barbituric acid
Adolf Baeyer was awarded the 1905 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Most famously he carried out the synthesis of indigo dye and pioneered the development of phthalein dyes.
adolf baeyer • synthesis of indigo dye • development of phthalein dyes • nobel prize winner chemistry 1905 • discovery of barbituric 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
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 and DNA 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.
dna gene recognition • gene recognition • genes base pair sequence homology • recognize nitrogenous bases • genes recognize each other
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.
dna gene recognition • gene recognition • genes base pair sequence homology • recognize nitrogenous bases • genes recognize each other
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
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
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
Salts, acids, alkalies, catalysts and superconductors are all part of inorganic chemistry
inorganic chemistry • catalysts • redox • reduction • oxidation
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
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
Find The Best 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!
best science web sites • biology web sites • microbiology web sites • cell biology web sites • chemistry web sites
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!
best science web sites • biology web sites • microbiology web sites • cell biology web sites • chemistry web sites
Hereditary and 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
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
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
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
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
Early Work on Myco-Diesel, A Fungal Fuel Source
Could a fungus solve the world's energy problems? A species discovered in Patagonia by Dr. Gary Strobel of Montana State University, might someday do the trick.
myco-diesel • alternative fuels • fungi • fungus • gary strobel
Could a fungus solve the world's energy problems? A species discovered in Patagonia by Dr. Gary Strobel of Montana State University, might someday do the trick.
myco-diesel • alternative fuels • fungi • fungus • gary strobel
Evolution in Modern Science
The theory of biological evolution is the best known evolutionary idea in modern science, however evolutionary concepts are common in all sciences not just biology.
evolution • theory of evolution • biological evolution • geology evolution • astronomy evolution
The theory of biological evolution is the best known evolutionary idea in modern science, however evolutionary concepts are common in all sciences not just biology.
evolution • theory of evolution • biological evolution • geology evolution • astronomy evolution
Genetic Disorders and DNA Sweeps
Rapid advances in gene scanning technology have identified genes linked to cancer, arthritis, diabetes and many other diseases.
gene scanning technology • genetic disease testing • genetic illness testing • dna sweeps • human genome international project
Rapid advances in gene scanning technology have identified genes linked to cancer, arthritis, diabetes and many other diseases.
gene scanning technology • genetic disease testing • genetic illness testing • dna sweeps • human genome international project
Honokiol
A compound found in magnolia species holds exciting promise in the management of anxiety, cancer, and other challenging conditions.
cancer • honokiol • magnolia • magnoliol • magnolia officinalis
A compound found in magnolia species holds exciting promise in the management of anxiety, cancer, and other challenging conditions.
cancer • honokiol • magnolia • magnoliol • magnolia officinalis
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
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
How to Remove a Curse
Curses are an unpleasant but very real part of magick. Some are literally deadly. Here is basic first aid for anyone who suspects a curse.
remove a curse • occultism • magical defense • malicious occultism • witchcraft
Curses are an unpleasant but very real part of magick. Some are literally deadly. Here is basic first aid for anyone who suspects a curse.
remove a curse • occultism • magical defense • malicious occultism • witchcraft
Minerals - Naturally Occurring
Dietary minerals play an important role in the overall function of the body, from the smallest ultra-trace mineral to the largest essential mineral, the body will thrive.
minerals • role of minerals • essential minerals • dietary sources of minerals • trace and ultra-trace minerals
Dietary minerals play an important role in the overall function of the body, from the smallest ultra-trace mineral to the largest essential mineral, the body will thrive.
minerals • role of minerals • essential minerals • dietary sources of minerals • trace and ultra-trace minerals
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
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
PCAT Test Preparation
Getting into pharmacy school requires genuine interest in the career. A high PCAT score shows admissions committees a willingness to learn and work hard.
pcat course • pcat test • pcat study • practice pcat • pcat registration
Getting into pharmacy school requires genuine interest in the career. A high PCAT score shows admissions committees a willingness to learn and work hard.
pcat course • pcat test • pcat study • practice pcat • pcat registration
Review - Citrus, A History by Pierre Laszlo
Pierre Laszlo is a man of culture as well as being a scientist and it shows through in Citrus, A History which is a story, reference and an enticing literary work.
citrus history • pierre laszlo • orange • lemon • lime
Pierre Laszlo is a man of culture as well as being a scientist and it shows through in Citrus, A History which is a story, reference and an enticing literary work.
citrus history • pierre laszlo • orange • lemon • lime
Thomas Sterry Hunt, 1826-1892
Thomas Sterry Hunt made extensive contributions to American science, choosing two rapidly-advancing fields in which to distinguish himself.
thomas sterry hunt • norwich connecticut • benjamin silliman • geological survey • royal society of canada
Thomas Sterry Hunt made extensive contributions to American science, choosing two rapidly-advancing fields in which to distinguish himself.
thomas sterry hunt • norwich connecticut • benjamin silliman • geological survey • royal society of canada
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
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
Using Heat to Destroy and Kill Microbes
Heat, applied through boiling and autoclaving is used to sterilize. But how does heat destroy cells and viruses? Here is a simple explanation of heat's mode of action.
how does heat kill microbes • kill bacteria with heat • destroy microbes using high temperature • destroy viruses with heat • effect of high temperature on virus
Heat, applied through boiling and autoclaving is used to sterilize. But how does heat destroy cells and viruses? Here is a simple explanation of heat's mode of action.
how does heat kill microbes • kill bacteria with heat • destroy microbes using high temperature • destroy viruses with heat • effect of high temperature on virus
What is Biochemistry?
DNA, enzymes, fats, carbohydrates and hormones are all part of the discipline of Biochemistry.
biochemistry • protein • dna • fats • lipids
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
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 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
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
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
What's the Difference between Mitosis & Meiosis
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
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
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