THE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN pH ON THE ACTIVITY OF ENZYMES Introduction: Enzymes are catalysts that speed up‚ and control chemical reactions within a cell and break down complex molecules into smaller ones. Some of the chemical reactions that take place in the body produce toxic by-products which need to be converted. The liver produces hydrogen peroxide‚ which is extremely poisonous. When the catalase comes in contact with the hydrogen peroxide‚ it is broken down into water and oxygen. Aim:
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The structure and function of carbohydrates A carbohydrate is an organic molecule containing only Carbon‚ Hydrogen and Oxygen with the general formula Cn(H20)n. They are made up of individual molecules called monomers which are joined together by condensation reactions to make a longer chain called a polymer. Carbohydrates are categorised in to three main groups; monosaccharides‚ disaccharides and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides are single sugars and are sweet tasting soluble substances such
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TOPIC 3.7 + 8.1: CELL RESPIRATION 3.7.1 Define cell respiration. Cell respiration is the controlled release of energy from organic compounds in cells to form ATP (adenosine triphosphates). 3.7.2 State that‚ in cell respiration‚ glucose in the cytoplasm is broken down by glycolysis into pyruvate‚ with a small yield of ATP. Glycolysis in cytoplasm: Glucose 2 pyruvates + small amount of ATP (does not use oxygen) 3.7.3 Explain that‚ during anaerobic cell respiration‚ pyruvate can be
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Cell Membrane Structure Phospholipids are arranged in to layers‚ called the bilayer. They only have 2 fatty acids‚ this is because the third fatty acid is replaced by a negatively charged phosphate group. The phosphate heads are polar‚ in other words attracted to water‚ therefore they are hydrophilic. The lipid tails are non-popular as they’re not attracted to water and therefore known as hydrophobic. When phospholipids are added to the water‚ they rearrange themselves so that the hydrophilic heads
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CHAPTER 1 Cell Structure and Organisation Cells * All living organisms are made up of cells * The simplest living organisms have one cell only * His name is unicellular-e.g. bacteria. * Most other living organisms have many cells- his name is multicellular- e.g. Man‚ plants‚ animals. * Cells can be seen only under microscope Cell structure All cells have the following structure in common: a) Cell membrane- a very thin layer of protein and fat‚ surrounding the cell. It is
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millimetres for the measurements given in each row. The first row has been completed for you. Ensure that your answers use the correct unit symbols. Nanometre Micrometre Millimetre 5 0.005 0.000005 1 1 1 3 7 0.5 3) When studying cells structure using a microscope the smallest unit of measurement commonly used to describe findings is the nanometre. Explain why. Magnification and Resolution 1) Define the following terms: Magnification: Resolution: 2) Visible light has a wavelength
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MEMBRANE PROTEINS determine the membrane’s function Many diff. types of protein in plasma membrane 2 types of proteins Peripheral proteins-loosely bound to surface‚ not embedded in bilayer Integral proteins-penetrate the hydrophobic core Integral Proteins Transmembrane proteins=integral proteins that span the membrane The hydrophobic regions of an integral protein consists of one or more sections of non-polar amino acids‚ often coiled in alpha functions of membrane proteins Transport Allow
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From a young age‚ I have had an appreciation of the importance of science as well as a desire to understand it‚ especially biology. I have always found the human body particularly fascinating. The area of study that is of particular interest to me‚ is the study of cells‚ This brings me to the one career that I would absolutely love to learn more about‚ cell biology. A cell biologist is a scientist
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1.1 Studying the Structure of Cells In 1665‚ English scientist Robert Hooke became the first person to study cells Cell Structure Nucleolus: Makes Ribosomes‚ which help to make proteins Nuclear Membrane: Protects the contents of the nucleus Nuclear Pores: Allow materials‚ such as ribosomes‚ in and out of the nucleus |Light Microscope |Electron Microscope | |Uses light source |Beams of electrons
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Whether you are already an experienced practitioner in other complementary or beauty therapies or this is you first course‚ I am sure that you will embrace what you learn from this course and finish it feeling motivated and humble that you can provide this wonderful treatment to your clients‚ family and friends. Facials and skin exfoliation are an important part of general skin maintenance. Facials include deep cleansing‚ exfoliation‚ moisturizing‚ mask application‚ and massage‚ are great for removing
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