Define and describe the function of hydroxyapatite.

Q: How can we differentiate beta amylase from alpha amylase?

A: Amylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into simpler sugars. It is present in…

Q: What is alpha keto glutarate dehydrogenase complex?. explain very briefly.

A: Tri carboxylic acid (TCA) cycle is an amphibolic pathway that means it involves both catabolic and…

Q: Write in detail about the properties of Beta-glucanase.

A: Beta Glucanase is an accelerator that hydrolyzes β-glucans. ... β-Glucanases are vital in this…

Q: Define multiubiquitinylation.

A: In the cell,  proteins are degraded or modified with the help of the ubiquitin pathway. In the cell,…

Q: Differentiate between monoiodotyrosine and diiodotyrosine?

A: Thyroid gland is the important endocrine gland that secretes two main hormones called thyroxine (T4)…

Q: Discuss the catabolic and anabolic processes on carbohydrate metabolism.

A: In this question, we have to discuss the anabolic and catabolic processes in carbohydrate…

Q: Acetoacetate undergoes a spontaneous decarboxylation to produce what?

A: The decarboxylation reaction is the chemical reaction that deals with the removal of carbon in the…

Q: Describe gluconeogenesis starting from lactate. What is its importance?

A: Introduction: The below answer explains the process of gluconeogenesis starting from lactate and its…

Q: Write a balanced equation for the transamination of glyoxylate to yield glycine

A: The salvage pathway is the reaction that is enzyme-catalyzed that uses precursors of purine and…

Q: Discuss the relationship between lactic acid and lactate.

A: Lactic acid is producing by the body when oxygen is low it needs to convert glucose into energy.…

Q: In what condition and why is pyruvate converted to lactate?

A: Pyruvic acid is produced as a product of glycolysis, which is the anaerobic metabolism of glucose.…

Q: Define the term glycosphingolipid.

A: Glycolipids contain carbohydrate (either monosaccharide or oligosaccharide) covalently attached to…

Q: What is polyubiquitinylation?

A: The cells are made to respond to environmental stresses by various cellular mechanisms. These…

Q: Explain the Specific activity  of beta amylase

A: Amtlases are the enzymes that primarily act on the different types of Carbohydrates. There are three…

Q: Name the appropriate isoform of malate that can interact with fumarase.

A: Fumarase is an enzyme of the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle in mitochondria. This enzyme belongs to…

Q: Briefly describe the function of uridine triphosphate (UTP) in carbohydratemetabolism.

A: The pyrimidine, which consists of nucleoside triphosphate and organic base uracil, is called…

Q: What are the structural differences between pyruvate and lactate ions?

A: Pyruvate is the end product of aerobic glycolysis while lactate is the end product of anaerobic…

Q: Define the term GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?

A: GABA (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid ) is a natural occurring amino acid that work as a neurotransmitter in…

Q: Describe the reaction catalyzed by each enzyme: (a) aspartate transaminase; (b) glyceraldehyde…

A: Introduction: a) Transamination is the transfer of an amino group from one amino acid to an α-keto…

Q: Discuss galactose metabolism.

A: Galactose metabolism : It occurs in the cytoplasm of cells of the liver. Galactose gets metabolized…

Q: What is the difference between glutamine synthetase andglutaminase?

A: Enzymes are proteins that have catalytic powers.

Q: Explain the physiological role of transacetylase ?

A: Transacetylase is an enzyme that transfers an acetyl-CoA to galactosides and lactosides. It is coded…

Q: What is the biochemical rationale for the isomerization of glucose 6- phosphate to fructose…

A: Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway in every cell. In this process  glucose is broken down into 2…

Q: Explain the mode of action of glucoamylase.

A: An enzyme is a protein that is capable of accelerating the rate of a biochemical reaction by…

Q: Why is oxaloacetate an intermediate in gluconeogenesis?

A: Glucose is the primary source of energy in the body. Glucose is broken down into pyruvate by…

Q: What is the metabolic purpose of linking a fatty acid tocoenzyme A?

A: Fatty acid metabolism consists of various metabolic reactions involving fatty acids and can generate…

Q: What is the property of aqueous solutions controls the alpha-amylase's level of activity and how?

A: Aqueous solutions are the solution in which water is used as a solvent. α-amylase is an enzyme that…

Q: UDP-glucuronosyltransferase enzymes bind the organic compound UDP-glucuronic acid (UDP-GA) in order…

A: Introduction: The major site for drug metabolism is the liver. It can be metabolized by oxidation,…

Q: Explain how would an uncoupler Dinitrophenol of oxidative phosphorylation promote weight loss.

A: The organic chemical compound 2, 4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) is described. It is a biochemically active…

Q: Describe the Glucotransferase.

A: Glucotransferase is an enzyme that liberates glucose from amylose .

Q: Compare and contrast lactose intolerance with galactosemia.(Hint: Make a table.)

A: Galactosemia is a rare genetic metabolic disorder that affects an individual's ability to metabolize…

Q: Under severe starvation conditions, people develop “acetonebreath.” Explain.

A: Starvation is the condition in which there is no intake of food in the body. The body slowly gets…

Q: What is the clinical and diagnostic significance of alpha-amylase?

A: Alpha-amylase is an enzyme that works on the hydrolysis of starch and other polysaccharides.…

Q: Which of an alpha-D-2,3-di-O-methylglucopyranose or alpha-D-2,3, 6-tri-O-methylglucopyranose…

A: Glucose is a type of carbohydrate, or specifically monosaccharide, which is formed during…

Q: Identify the participants in the citric acid cycle that contain alcohol groups. Identify these…

A: Alcohol is any class of organic compounds. It is categorized by the presence of two or more hydroxyl…

Q: what will be the effect of hot dry conditions in the carboxylase activity of RuBisCO?

A: Introduction: RUBISCO (ribulose 1,5 bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) is an enzyme present in…