Importance of stereoisomers in a biological system Isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas. Stereoisomers are isomers that have the same sequence of bonded atoms‚ but they differ in their three dimensional orientation in space. [pic] shown above is an example of the two types of Stereoisomers; Enantiomers‚ which are stereioisomers which are non-superimposible mirror images‚ much the same as one’s left and right hands are the same
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the company name] INTRODUCTION As the name suggests‚ macromolecules are large molecules that make up more than 90% of the total cell mass. These biological macromolecules vary greatly in size - from several hundred to several hundred million molecular weight units - and are made up of monomer units. There are four major classes of biological macromolecules: proteins‚ carbohydrates‚ lipids‚ and nucleic acids (Sheeler & Bianchi‚ 1980). Proteins are made up of polymers of amino acids. The shape
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How do the four biological explanations fit together to explain schizophrenia or are they mutually exclusive? The biological explanation can be divided into subcategories to explain schizophrenia; genetic‚ biochemistry (dopamine hypothesis)‚ brain structure and season of birth explanation. Firstly there’s genetics. This view says some people posses certain genes that predispose them to schizophrenia. However‚ if schizophrenia was totally and always inherited then concordance rates between MZ
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Discuss the disruption of biological rhythms 24m One example of disruption of biological rhythms is due to shift work and shift lag. This disrupts your sleeping pattern because it means you are required to be alert at night‚ so need to sleep during the day. This reverses and disrupts your circadian rhythm‚ becoming desynchronised where it is no longer entrained by EZ’s. There are many consequences of desynchronisation such as sleep deprivation. Shift workers find it hard to sleep during the day
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when an individual has repeated attacks it could indicate panic disorder. Laura Freberg‚ states that panic disorder occurs “when repeated panic attacks are followed by at least one month of worrying about having another attack.” There are many theories regarding the causes of panic disorder. Including genetic variations‚ uncontrollable breathing habits‚ and stressful life changes. Typically‚ individuals with panic disorder report their attacks to have no obvious cause. This makes studying panic
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BIOLOGICAL ASSETS AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE DEFINITION What is an agricultural activity? Using the Biological assets are living plant and animals in a farm. Transform them into agricultural produce for sale- harvested product like fruits‚ vegetable‚ milk‚ meat. The following conditions should be fulfilled. Capable of biological transformation Management of biological transformation Measurement of biological transformation RECOGNITION UNDER ASPE: CICA HB 3031 states biological assets and agricultural
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BIOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERISTICS There are various characteristics that predict an individual behavior in an organization; biological characteristics can be such influence that dominates to both male and female individuals. It is often said that these characteristics are the main contributor in regards to how an individual may function or perform in the working environment. However‚ biological characteristics are obtained for the purpose of giving managers demographic information about employees in an organization
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Analyzing Counseling Theories Part 1: Chart Theory 1: Existential Theory Theory 2: Gestalt Theory Background Theory • Arose from the philosophic roots of Kierkegaard‚ Nietzsche‚ Camus‚ and Sarte • Gained an audience within the post WWII European community • Philosophers of this period developed a perspective reflecting the realities of their harsh existence • People saw death as the core even permeating their existence based in reality • Kierkegaard perused scientific truth from the
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that I found interesting that relates to microbiology is Biological Warfare. It is where organisms such as bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi‚ toxins are used to kill or injure people. Organisms that are used in biological warfare are called agents. Biological agents have been around since ancient times. Archers would infect their arrows by dipping them in dead‚ decomposing bodies or blood that is mixed with feces. Now in modern times‚ biological warfare has become more sophisticated. In WW1‚ the Germans
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character Tereza‚ from The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundara. Freud’s psychodynamic theory declares that all our behaviors and feelings as adults are rooted in childhood experiences and are affected by unconscious motives. Indeed‚ Tereza is a character whose past is what forms her as an individual. In the novel‚ a clear connection can be made and her character explained using the psychodynamic theory. The philosophical and highly political novel‚ The Unbearable Lightness of Being follows the
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