DENATURATION OF PROTEINS Abstract The experiment aimed to use the concept of viscosity to study the effects of different denaturants on 1% albumin extract. An Ostwald viscometer was used to measure the flow time of 5 mL of the blank and native protein. These were then denatured by adding 1 mL of denaturant and had their flow time measured. The flow time from the blank to denatured protein is increasing. The specific viscosity and reduced viscosity
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Investigation of Action of Saliva and 3 M Hydrochloric Acid in Two Carbohydrate Solutions Title : Investigation of Action of Saliva and 3 M Hydrochloric Acid in Two Carbohydrate Solutions Objective : To investigate the action of saliva and 3 hydrochloric acid in two carbohydrate solution Results Table1: Observation Conclusion Solution A Benedict’s test: Blue coloration turned to brick red precipitate. Reducing sugar is present in the solution A. Iodine test: The coloration remained
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Protein Synthesis Worksheet 1. 2. a. Protein synthesis began in the nucleus. b. Chromatin is a diffuse mass located in the nucleus where genetic material is found. c. A gene is a sequence of nucleotides‚ it is important because they form the template and these templates are used for synthesizing proteins. 3. a. Transcription is the first step of protein synthesis it uses a sequence of DNA nucleotides to produce a sequence of RNA nucleotide. b. RNA polymerase bonds to RNA nucleotides together
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What are the three most abundant lipids in the body? What is a triglyceride and where is it found? What is its exact chemical structure? What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated free fatty acids? What is a trans fat? Where can free fatty acids be found in the body? What is the unique structure of a phospholipid? Where are phospholipids found and what are their most important characteristics? What is a steroid fat? What is its structure? What are the most common steroid fats
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Kcalories Trans Fatty Acid minimize Monounsaturated Fat not determined Polyunsaturated Fat not determined Omega-6 Fatty Acids 12.0 g Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1.1 g Cholesterol < 300 mg Carbohydrate 285 - 412 g Sugar‚ Total Dietary Fiber‚ Total 45 - 65% of total Kcalories not determined 25 g Soluble Fiber not determined Insoluble Fiber not determined Protein 63 - 222 g 10 - 35% of total Kcalories Protein Based on Body Weight
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amino acids are present in a protein‚ in this case gluten. Introduction: Proteins are large biological molecules that are made up of amino acids. They serve as building blocks that form organic structures such as tendons‚ muscle‚ and cartilage. Enzymes - biological catalysts that allow important chemical reactions to occur in our body - are also made up of proteins. Thus‚ proteins play a fundamental role in the processes of life. [1] Protein purification is basically isolating a protein from
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Summary of Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides‚ Disaccharides‚ Polysaccharides Carbohydrates are molecules that are synthesized from carbon‚ oxygen‚ and hydrogen atoms. Some types of carbohydrates consist of a single unit consisting of a few atoms‚ while other carbohydrates consists of thousands of units linked together through chemical bonds. Glucose‚ maltose‚ and glycogen are three carbohydrates that are similar‚ but structurally different. Carbohydrates have the general molecular formula CH2O. Starch
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Protein Synthesis Notes If DNA’s shape is altered it can’t function properly. RNA is more flexible so changing the shape changes the function‚ which is wanted. Any shape of RNA can become another. Three shapes/functions of RNA: -mRNA: messenger (linear_____) -rRNA: ribosomal (large and like a globe) More stable than mRNA. -tRNA: transfer (shaped like t) If you flatten this it becomes mRNA. Hydrogen Bonds ………………………………. Protein Synthesis Overview- Two Processes: Transcription- synthesis of
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Protein Deficiency Symptoms Protein deficiency symptoms are the first signs that your diet may be lacking in complete proteins. When your body isn’t getting the nutrition it needs to function well‚ it gives you signals that something is wrong. Pay attention to these symptoms and seek medical advice if you experience them. Common Protein Deficiency Symptoms Even with a wide variety of protein sources available‚ some people experience protein deficiency symptoms due to a lack of protein intake
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PROTEIN ENERGY MALNUTRION Types include:[2] * Kwashiorkor (protein malnutrition predominant) * Marasmus (deficiency in both calorie and protein nutrition) * Marasmic Kwashiorkor (marked protein deficiency and marked calorie insufficiency signs present‚ sometimes referred to as the most severe form of malnutrition) Note that this may also be secondary to other conditions such as chronic renal disease[3] or cancer cachexia[4] in which protein energy wasting may occur. Protein-energy
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