Biochemistry Answers

Pentothenic acid is a constituent of the co enzyme involved in: a)decarboxylation b)acetylation c)dehydrogenation d)reduction e)oxidation

Use any specific example from the research literature to explain the mechanism whereby G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and G proteins work together to transmit signals from hormones to regulate metabolism in cells and, therefore, various physiological functions.

List the advantages and disadvantages of DNS Assay

What do you think the accuracy level of DNS Assay for glucose measurement?

All of the following are true about hetrotrimeric g protein except

a) they bind either gdp or gtp
b) they have gtpase activity
c) they act as binary(on/off) switches
d) they help amplify hormones signal
e) they phosphorylate proteins
please answer this query..thank you..

A - the sodium salt of a weak acid with pKa = 7.12, Mr = 120.0

B - the disodium salt of the conjugate base of A, Mr = 142.0

C - a synthetic amine (NH2 form), Mr = 121.4. The pKa of the
protonated amine (NH3+) is 8.3.
Using any one or combination of the unknowns above, as well as other required solutions available in the laboratory, prepare 100mL of 0.1M buffer pH 7.6.

Discuss the functions of pepsin, trypsin and chymotrypsin.

Describe the functions two three soluble vitamins and diseases that arise as
a result of their deficiency.

What are the different types of ketone bodies? also mention the diseases in which
the amount of ketone bodies increases in the body.

Discuss diabetes and how it affects metabolism