MOLECULAR BASIS FOR RECOGNITION OF SMALL MOLECULE LIGANDS BY PROTEINS
Proteins recognize small molecule ligands through a process known as molecular recognition, which involves specific interactions between the protein and the ligand. This recognition is crucial for various biological processes, including signal transduction, enzymatic catalysis, and gene regulation. The molecular…
THE PART OF A DNA MOLECULE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DIRECT CODING OF SPECIFIC TRAITS
The part of a DNA molecule responsible for the direct coding of specific traits in an organism is the gene. 1) DNA and Genes: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development,…
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates are organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. The ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is 2:1 in all carbohydrates. Starch, sugar, glycogen and cellulose are carbohydrates. They are classified into three major groups namely:- Monosaccharides Disaccharides and Polysaccharides.…