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  • Examples of Enzymes

    Examples of Enzymes

    Beverages Alcoholic beverages generated by fermentation vary a lot based on many factors. Based on the type of the plant’s product, which is to be used and the type of enzyme applied, the fermented product varies. For example, grapes, honey, hops, wheat, cassava roots, and potatoes depending upon the materials available. Beer, wines and other…

  • Enzymes Classification

    Enzymes Classification

    Earlier, enzymes were assigned names based on the one who discovered them. With further research, classification became more comprehensive. According to the International Union of Biochemists (I U B), enzymes are divided into six functional classes and are classified based on the type of reaction in which they are used to catalyze. The six kinds of enzymes…

  • Enzyme Structure

    Enzyme Structure

    Enzymes are a linear chain of amino acids, which give rise to a three-dimensional structure. The sequence of amino acids specifies the structure, which in turn identifies the catalytic activity of the enzyme. Upon heating, the enzyme’s structure denatures, resulting in a loss of enzyme activity, which typically is associated with temperature. Compared to its…

  • What Are Enzymes?

    What Are Enzymes?

    “Enzymes can be defined as biological polymers that catalyze biochemical reactions.”  The majority of enzymes are proteins with catalytic capabilities crucial to perform different processes. Metabolic processes and other chemical reactions in the cell are carried out by a set of enzymes that are necessary to sustain life. The initial stage of metabolic process depends upon…

  • How are viruses named?

    How are viruses named?

    The highest taxonomic group among viruses is the family; families are named with a suffix -viridae. Subfamilies have the suffix -virinae; genera the suffix -virus. The prefix may be another latin word or a sigla, i.e., an abbreviation derived from some initial letters.

  • What are the 7 characteristics of viruses?
  • What is the full form of virus?

    What is the full form of virus?

    Virus stands for Vital Information Resources under Siege. It refers to the type of malicious software or malware that can cause damage to your data, files, and software through replication

  • What are 20 diseases caused by viruses?
  • What is the structure of a virus?

    What is the structure of a virus?

    Small virions are simple nucleocapsids containing 1 to 2 protein species. The larger viruses contain in a core the nucleic acid genome complexed with basic protein(s) and protected by a single- or double layered capsid (consisting of more than one species of protein) or by an envelope

  • How is DNA used by viruses?

    How is DNA used by viruses?

    Once the viral DNA is integrated into the host DNA, this provirus uses the host cell machinery to copy its genome for future virus babies. In addition, it uses the host cell’s polymerase, an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of nucleic acids, to make mRNA from its DNA in a process known as transcription.