Introduction and History Amino acids are organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen. They are monomers or building blocks of proteins. Proteins are one of
What Are Peptides? The biological significance of proteins was recognized more than two centuries ago.[1] They were considered the primary material required for living organisms. But
Introduction Have you ever thought about why athletes or gymnasts are often on a protein-rich diet? It’s because these people expend more energy compared to people
Need equipment for your lab? Click here Introduction Living organisms require biomolecules for several biological processes like energy storage and regulation of their metabolic cycles. Among
Introduction Lipids are one of the major macromolecules present in our body, and others include nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and proteins. But unlike the other macro biomolecules,
Introduction and History Nucleic acids are an essential class of macromolecules present in all cells of organisms including viruses.[1] They were first discovered by Friedrich Mischer
Introduction Polysaccharides are long-chain polymers of monosaccharide units, joined together by glycosidic linkages. They are also known as glycans. They are the most abundant carbohydrates found
Introduction The phenomenon of mutarotation was discovered in 1846 while a scientist was learning about the properties of glucose, a carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are the most abundant
Introduction The human body is composed of roughly 30 trillion cells that collectively perform the essential functions of life. The cells can perform these life-sustaining tasks
