Bio Chemistry 6 min read
9 Important Functions of Protein
Protein is crucial to good health. In fact, the name comes from the Greek word proteos, meaning “primary” or “first place.”…
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Nucleic Acids
Introduction The first isolation of what we now refer to as DNA was accomplished by Johann Friedrich Miescher circa 1870. He reported finding a…
Molecular Biology 3 min read
DNA: Damage Types and Repair Mechanisms
Introduction to DNA Damage and Repair: DNA is a highly stable and versatile molecule. Though sometimes the damage is caused…
Industrial Biotechnology 3 min read
What are monoclonal antibodies?
Monoclonal antibodies (mAb or moAb) are identical immunoglobulins, generated from a single B-cell clone. These antibodies recognize unique epitopes, or binding…
Microbiology 2 min read
Environmental Diversity of Microbes
Microbes are ubiquitous on Earth and their diversity and abundance are determined by the biogeographical habitat they occupy. The microbial…
Microbiology 4 min read
Nutritional Requirements of Cells
Every organism must find in its environment all of the substances required for energy generation and cellular biosynthesis. The chemicals…
Powerplant Engineering 2 min read
Types of boilers
Boilers can be classified as follows: 1. According to the flow of water and hot gases – fire tube (or…
Engineering Mechanics 1 min read
Simple Harmonic Motion
What is Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)? Amplitude, Frequency and Periodic Time of a body moving with SHM? A body is…
Disaster Management 3 min read
Fire Fighting Strategies
Now we know all the constituents of a fire and various kinds of fire-extinguishers. If you have to fight a…
Machine Design II 3 min read
Timing Belts
Belt drives have a major role in rotary power transmission. Just try to peep under the hood of your automobile…