Introduction to Carbohydrates

Classification of Carbohydrates (Types of Carbohydrates)

Carbohydrates are a group of naturally occurring carbonyl compounds (aldehydes or ketones) that also contain several hydroxyl groups. It may also include their derivatives which produce such compounds on hydrolysis. … Read more

Enzyme Inhibition: An Introduction

1. Irreversible Inhibition Examples 2. Reversible Inhibition Competitive Inhibitors Example A good example of competitive inhibition is provided by succinate dehydrogenase. The enzyme uses succinate as its substrate and is … Read more

Passive Transport: Features, Types, Functions

Passive Transport

Image Source: Pearson Education Features of Passive Transport Types of Passive Transport The four main kinds of passive transport are simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, filtration, and/or osmosis. Simple Diffusion Facilitated diffusion Filtration Osmosis Channels … Read more