Articles related to "What Are Organic Molecules"
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 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 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
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
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
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
Jacobus van't Hoff Pioneer of Physical Chemistry
Jacobus van't Hoff was the first winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his brilliant work on osmotic pressure and chemical equilibria.
van’t hoff • nobel chemistry prize • osmotic pressure and chemical equilibria • optical activity in organic molecules • chemical affinity
Jacobus van't Hoff was the first winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his brilliant work on osmotic pressure and chemical equilibria.
van’t hoff • nobel chemistry prize • osmotic pressure and chemical equilibria • optical activity in organic molecules • chemical affinity
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
Naming Linear Alkanes
Alkanes are compounds consisting of chains of carbon atoms connected by single bonds. A few simple rules apply to the proper naming of these organic molecules.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
Alkanes are compounds consisting of chains of carbon atoms connected by single bonds. A few simple rules apply to the proper naming of these organic molecules.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
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
Computer Simulation of Biological Systems
This article represents a starting point for surveying recent efforts in biological simulations.
biology • simulation • biological • dna • protein folding
This article represents a starting point for surveying recent efforts in biological simulations.
biology • simulation • biological • dna • protein folding
Coral Reefs – The Rainforests of the Sea
Coral reefs occur in waters that are typically low in nutrients; however, these ecosystems are among the most diverse and productive in the marine environment.
coral reefs • the rainforests of the sea • how coral reefs remain one of the most diverse eco • hermatypic corals • reef building corals
Coral reefs occur in waters that are typically low in nutrients; however, these ecosystems are among the most diverse and productive in the marine environment.
coral reefs • the rainforests of the sea • how coral reefs remain one of the most diverse eco • hermatypic corals • reef building corals
Domain Archaea, Bacteria-like Prokaryotes
Archaea are prokaryotes that differ from bacteria and eukaryotes enough to be assigned to their own taxonomic domain. Here is a brief introduction to Archaeans.
domain archaea • types of archaea • types of prokaryotes • members of archaea • thermophiles
Archaea are prokaryotes that differ from bacteria and eukaryotes enough to be assigned to their own taxonomic domain. Here is a brief introduction to Archaeans.
domain archaea • types of archaea • types of prokaryotes • members of archaea • thermophiles
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
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
Why Water and Oil Don't Mix
There's a perfectly good explanation for why oil and water do not mix. It all comes down to chemistry.
water and oil don't mix • oil and water do not mix • oil does not dissolve in water • water and oil • polarity
There's a perfectly good explanation for why oil and water do not mix. It all comes down to chemistry.
water and oil don't mix • oil and water do not mix • oil does not dissolve in water • water and oil • polarity
Breast Milk is Perfect Baby Prebiotic
Mother's milk contains prebiotics and antimicrobials, which help a baby establish healthy gut flora and avoid inflammatory bacteria.
breast milk • breastfeeding • prebiotic • probiotic • gut flora
Mother's milk contains prebiotics and antimicrobials, which help a baby establish healthy gut flora and avoid inflammatory bacteria.
breast milk • breastfeeding • prebiotic • probiotic • gut flora
CoQ10: Cracking the Code for Cellular Energy
This article examines the role of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and ATP in cellular energy. Research has shown that CoQ10 supplementation can improve fitness outcomes.
coq10 and cellular energy • coq10 and cardiovascular health • calories a unit of energy • atp and energy • powerful antioxidant
This article examines the role of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and ATP in cellular energy. Research has shown that CoQ10 supplementation can improve fitness outcomes.
coq10 and cellular energy • coq10 and cardiovascular health • calories a unit of energy • atp and energy • powerful antioxidant
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
Folliculitis Caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
A refreshing dip in a contaminated pool or hot tub can sometimes lead to an itchy rash all over the body. Learn the causes and treatment of hot tub itch folliculitis.
pseudomonas folliculitis • hot tub folliculitis • hot tub itch • itchy bumps after swimming • itchy rash after swimming
A refreshing dip in a contaminated pool or hot tub can sometimes lead to an itchy rash all over the body. Learn the causes and treatment of hot tub itch folliculitis.
pseudomonas folliculitis • hot tub folliculitis • hot tub itch • itchy bumps after swimming • itchy rash after swimming
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
Genome, Proteome and Metabolome
Living things can be studied and classified based on their genome as well as the protein products derived from those genetic instructions.
what is a metabolome • what is a proteome • what is a genome • compare proteome and metabolome • difference between genome proteome and metabolome
Living things can be studied and classified based on their genome as well as the protein products derived from those genetic instructions.
what is a metabolome • what is a proteome • what is a genome • compare proteome and metabolome • difference between genome proteome and metabolome
How Life Began – Formation of the Earth
Conditions in the early Solar System and on the pre-biotic Earth determined the availability of the chemicals to create life.
how life began • origin of life • formation of the earth • primordial earth • prebiotic earth
Conditions in the early Solar System and on the pre-biotic Earth determined the availability of the chemicals to create life.
how life began • origin of life • formation of the earth • primordial earth • prebiotic earth
How Life Began – Origin of Biochemicals
Possible origins and sources of organic chemicals on the early Earth providing the organic soup that gave rise to life.
how life began • origin of life • formation of the earth • primordial earth • prebiotic earth
Possible origins and sources of organic chemicals on the early Earth providing the organic soup that gave rise to life.
how life began • origin of life • formation of the earth • primordial earth • prebiotic earth
Organic Fuel Cells for Vehicles
Various organic processes can be used to generate hydrogen from biomass feed materials for use in a hydrogen fuel cell for portable electrical generation.
hydrogen fuel cell • biomass conversion • portable electrical generation • cellulose fuel cell • hydrogen storage
Various organic processes can be used to generate hydrogen from biomass feed materials for use in a hydrogen fuel cell for portable electrical generation.
hydrogen fuel cell • biomass conversion • portable electrical generation • cellulose fuel cell • hydrogen storage
Photosynthetic Plant Cell Structure
Plants are eukaryotes, composed of cells that have a nucleus, and membrane-bound organelles. But plants have a few different features than animal cells. Here's a summary.
parts of a plant cell • plant cell structure • parts of photoautotroph • photoautotroph cell structure • what is a photoautotroph
Plants are eukaryotes, composed of cells that have a nucleus, and membrane-bound organelles. But plants have a few different features than animal cells. Here's a summary.
parts of a plant cell • plant cell structure • parts of photoautotroph • photoautotroph cell structure • what is a photoautotroph
Saturn's Salt-Water Moon
As scientists examine more of the solar system they are finding water where none was thought to exist before.
saturn’s moons • cassini mission • enceladus • possibility of extraterrestrial life • is there liquid water on saturnian moon
As scientists examine more of the solar system they are finding water where none was thought to exist before.
saturn’s moons • cassini mission • enceladus • possibility of extraterrestrial life • is there liquid water on saturnian moon
Spontaneous Generation and Abiogenesis
Spontaneous generation is the debunked idea that life can, on a daily basis, arise from nonliving material. Abiogenesis attempts to explain how life on Earth began.
spontaneous generation • abiogenesis • difference between spontaneous generation and abio • origin of life • aleksandr ivanovich oparin
Spontaneous generation is the debunked idea that life can, on a daily basis, arise from nonliving material. Abiogenesis attempts to explain how life on Earth began.
spontaneous generation • abiogenesis • difference between spontaneous generation and abio • origin of life • aleksandr ivanovich oparin
The Chemistry of Fat
Describing the importance of different kinds of fats in the human body. Explaining terms like Saturated, Mono-unsaturated and Poly-unsaturated, cis and trans.
lipds • fats • unsaturated oils • saturated fats • fatty acid
Describing the importance of different kinds of fats in the human body. Explaining terms like Saturated, Mono-unsaturated and Poly-unsaturated, cis and trans.
lipds • fats • unsaturated oils • saturated fats • fatty acid
The Fungal Kingdom
Fungi are a diverse group of organisms that have a whole kingdom all to themselves. Similarly to plants, they are classified based on their reproductive structures.
fungi • basidiomycetes • ascomycetes • zygomycetes • oomycetes
Fungi are a diverse group of organisms that have a whole kingdom all to themselves. Similarly to plants, they are classified based on their reproductive structures.
fungi • basidiomycetes • ascomycetes • zygomycetes • oomycetes
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
The Tongue Map
Kids around the world are taught about taste. But how accurate is that lesson?
tongue • taste buds • tongue map • food science • flavor
Kids around the world are taught about taste. But how accurate is that lesson?
tongue • taste buds • tongue map • food science • flavor
What are Fungi? Fungi Classification and Functio
More then just mold, fungi are the decomposers of the ecosystem. Once grouped with plants, fungi are actually more closely related to animals.
what are fungi • fungi classification and function • how fungi take up nutrients • how fungi reproduce • benefits of fungi to humans
More then just mold, fungi are the decomposers of the ecosystem. Once grouped with plants, fungi are actually more closely related to animals.
what are fungi • fungi classification and function • how fungi take up nutrients • how fungi reproduce • benefits of fungi to humans
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 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
Why Do We Breathe? 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 metabolism • what is glucose metabolism • aerobic cellular respiration • adenosine triphosphate atp • turning food into energy
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 metabolism • what is glucose metabolism • aerobic cellular respiration • adenosine triphosphate atp • turning food into energy
Beer and Brewing Lingo
Ever want to feel like you're on the inside when brewers and marketers start throwing unique and obscure beer and brewing terms around? Now you can...
brewing terminology • beer jargon • beer ingredients • brewing processes • beer marketing hype
Ever want to feel like you're on the inside when brewers and marketers start throwing unique and obscure beer and brewing terms around? Now you can...
brewing terminology • beer jargon • beer ingredients • brewing processes • beer marketing hype
Chemistry of Martian Meteorites and Their (Possible) Fossils
How chemistry clues in meteorites provide clues to ancient life on Mars.
meteorites • martian meteorite • alh84001 • magnetite • alh84001
How chemistry clues in meteorites provide clues to ancient life on Mars.
meteorites • martian meteorite • alh84001 • magnetite • alh84001
Docosahexaenoic Acid is an Essential Nutrient
Docosahexaenoic acid is essential for normal neurologic and hormonal function. Modern diets may not contain enough DHA, and humans don't produce much via metabolism.
conversion of ala alpha-linolenic acid to dha doco • do plant oils provide dha and epa docosahexaenoic • sources of dha epa • human need for dha epa • essential fatty acids in humans
Docosahexaenoic acid is essential for normal neurologic and hormonal function. Modern diets may not contain enough DHA, and humans don't produce much via metabolism.
conversion of ala alpha-linolenic acid to dha doco • do plant oils provide dha and epa docosahexaenoic • sources of dha epa • human need for dha epa • essential fatty acids in humans
Fluid Transport in Plant Stems
All stems perform three basic functions: support of the leaves and flowers, fluid transport between leaves and roots, and food storage.
fluid transport in stems • function of stems • vascular system of plants • xylem • phloem
All stems perform three basic functions: support of the leaves and flowers, fluid transport between leaves and roots, and food storage.
fluid transport in stems • function of stems • vascular system of plants • xylem • phloem
From Lactose to Zymurgy: Homebrewing Terms
In order to speak the language of those who brew their own beer at home -or at least understand those who do-- it helps to know the vocabulary.
homebrewer's vocabulary • homebrewing terms • malt • mashing • protein
In order to speak the language of those who brew their own beer at home -or at least understand those who do-- it helps to know the vocabulary.
homebrewer's vocabulary • homebrewing terms • malt • mashing • protein
Intelligent Chemistry
"Intelligent chemistry" enables herb and plant oils to fight bacteria and viruses and to support the immune system without being outpaced by fast-mutating pathogens.
history aromatherapy essential oils • bacteria viruses mutate • ancient greek native american medicine • natural remedy versus pharmaceutical drug • aspirin salicylic acid salicin willow
"Intelligent chemistry" enables herb and plant oils to fight bacteria and viruses and to support the immune system without being outpaced by fast-mutating pathogens.
history aromatherapy essential oils • bacteria viruses mutate • ancient greek native american medicine • natural remedy versus pharmaceutical drug • aspirin salicylic acid salicin willow
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
Small-scale Genetic DNA Mutation
The result of these genetic mistakes can range from no effect on the organism to the production a defective cellular protein that may have disastrous implications.
small mutations • genetic mutations • point mutations • frameshift mutations • gene insertion
The result of these genetic mistakes can range from no effect on the organism to the production a defective cellular protein that may have disastrous implications.
small mutations • genetic mutations • point mutations • frameshift mutations • gene insertion
Stop Hydroponics Odors
One common complaint about hydroponics is the smell that often results, but with a little care and knowledge, a well run hydroponics system doesn't need to smell bad.
hydroponics • undesirable smells in hydroponics • garden odor • beneficial microbes • microbial equilibrium
One common complaint about hydroponics is the smell that often results, but with a little care and knowledge, a well run hydroponics system doesn't need to smell bad.
hydroponics • undesirable smells in hydroponics • garden odor • beneficial microbes • microbial equilibrium
The Characteristics of Animals
Animals come in bewildering array of different sizes and forms but do they all have anything in common?
characteristics of animals • what animals have in common • animals are heterotrophs • animals are multicellular • germ layers
Animals come in bewildering array of different sizes and forms but do they all have anything in common?
characteristics of animals • what animals have in common • animals are heterotrophs • animals are multicellular • germ layers
The Chemistry of Food, Part 2--Vitamins
Vitamins are another important part of the food we eat. This article describes their properties and their functions in our bodies.
food chemistry • chemistry • vitamin • nutrition • nutrients
Vitamins are another important part of the food we eat. This article describes their properties and their functions in our bodies.
food chemistry • chemistry • vitamin • nutrition • nutrients
The Structure and Appearance of Plant Leaves
The external appearance of leaves is as varied as the species that produces them. However, all leaves possess about the same internal configuration.
structure of plant leaves • appearance of plant leaves • internal anatomy of leaves • external anatomy of leaves • plant leaves
The external appearance of leaves is as varied as the species that produces them. However, all leaves possess about the same internal configuration.
structure of plant leaves • appearance of plant leaves • internal anatomy of leaves • external anatomy of leaves • plant leaves
What Not to Eat
Many people have lost weight and kept it off using "low-carb" diets, but most people don't really have a clear idea about what foods contain carbohydrates. Do you?
weight loss • lose weight • carbohydrates • low carb • low carb diet
Many people have lost weight and kept it off using "low-carb" diets, but most people don't really have a clear idea about what foods contain carbohydrates. Do you?
weight loss • lose weight • carbohydrates • low carb • low carb diet
Get a life III
After sniffing well over 99.9% of tentative locations around the Milky Way, a common yet tranquil corner in the Universe, we found a likely place to inhabit. A warm, cozy planet with steady climate driven by a stable star and sizable moon. Now we look to earthly needed features for life to spring.
milky way • supernova • galaxy • jupiter • saturn
After sniffing well over 99.9% of tentative locations around the Milky Way, a common yet tranquil corner in the Universe, we found a likely place to inhabit. A warm, cozy planet with steady climate driven by a stable star and sizable moon. Now we look to earthly needed features for life to spring.
milky way • supernova • galaxy • jupiter • saturn
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