Tetrapyrrole compounds: chlorophyll and heme groups By Erwin Lim 1. Tetrapyrrole compounds A tetrapyrrole compound is a chemical group that consists of four pyrroles that are joined together by covalent bonds‚ forming a porphyrin ring. They are naturally occurring pigments‚ which are used in many biological processes (Berg‚ 2009). The basic structure of a tetrapyrrole is as seen in Figure 1‚ while the basic structure of a pyrrole is as seen in Figure 2. Figure 1.Tetrapyrrole Compound (Berg‚ 2009)
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DNA EXTRACTION In extracting chromatin from the cells of wheat germ there are seven steps to follow. The optimal cell to use would be the polyploidal eukaryotic. Eukaryotes have nucleus membrane-bound organelles‚ while prokaryotic does not. The polyploidal eukaryotic cell has DNA that is held in the nucleus while the prokaryote has DNA that floats freely around the cell. The DNA of eukaryotes is more complex and extensive than the other. Prokaryote is a bacterial cell that
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Book Discussion Questions for Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman 1. Do you think the title fits the book? Why or why not? I do think the title fits the book as the whole narration is about the character not being able to express loud and clear what he really felt due to a medical condition. He expresses how this feeling of impotency make him feel like he was “stuck in neutral”- not advancing or progressing‚ just “being”. 2. Why do you think the book was written in the first person? I personally
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Chemistry Laboratory I Acid Base Review Definition In general‚ an acid is a substance that can donate a proton (H+) and a base is a substance that can accept a proton. Any proton in an organic molecule can potentially be donated. The most acidic proton in a molecule would be donated first. Any lone pair in an organic molecule can act as the proton acceptor. An acid (HA) reacts with a base (in this case H2O) to form the conjugate base of the acid (A-) and the conjugate acid of the base (H3O+). HA + H2O
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SYNTHETIC EXPLOITATION OF ENZYMES: BIOCATALYSIS IN ORGANIC SOLVENTS: FUNDAMENTALS ENZYMES IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS 1. Enzymes catalyze a broad spectrum of reactions with high turnover numbers. Rate enhancements approach 1012 fold. 2. Enzymes may accept a wide range of substrates. 3. Enzymes are highly regio and stereoselective. 4. Enzyme reactions take place under mild conditions; this minimizes problems of isomerization and racemization. 5. Enzymatic processes are less hazardous and polluting
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Experiment 1: Solubility of Organic Compounds (Answers to Questions) Q1. State what types of inetmolecular forces are present in solutions formed due to intermolecular attractions between the solute and the solvent. A1. For Water-Soluble Compounds: Acetone – Water: Hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces Acetone – Diethyl Ether: Dipole – (induced) dipole and van der Waals forces Sucrose – Water: Hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces Ethyl alcohol – Water: Hydrogen bonding
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Abstract The experiment‚ entitled Extraction and Characterization of Proteins‚ aims to isolate casein from milk and albumin from egg; to explain the methods employed for protein extraction; to apply spectrophotometric methods in characterizing and quantifying extracted casein and albumin. The experiment was divided into 2 parts; the extraction of Albumin from egg and the determination of protein concentration via the Warburg-Christian method and Bradford Assay method. In the first part‚ egg
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Organic compound From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search Methane is one of the simplest organic compoundsAn organic compound is any member of a large class of chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon. For historical reasons discussed below‚ a few types of carbon-containing compounds such as carbonates‚ simple oxides of carbon and cyanides‚ as well as the allotropes of carbon such as diamond and graphite‚ are considered inorganic. The distinction between "organic"
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The industrial separation process that I have decided to do is gold separation. Gold separation can be done in a number of ways but there is not always one way to do it‚ but the combination of a couple of these processes to extract pure gold. Gold is obtained form the lithosphere. It is separated from the ore found in the lithosphere. Gold’s symbol is Au. Its atomic number is 79 and has an atomic mass of 196.96655 amu. Its melting point is 1064.43°C‚ while its boiling point is 2807.0 °C. It is
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The compound is the substance that can be two or more elements that can be changed. Water is a compound. It contains both Hydrogen and oxygen that can stand alone by itself. The mixture is when two different substances that are blended together. The air is a mixture of these elements carbon dioxide‚ nitrogen‚ and other stuff. Most mixtures are known to be naturally. The main difference between the compound and the mixture is how they are combined. In the pure substance‚ the only way to know if
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