Cholesterol Synthesis Although cholesterol is synthesized in most tissues of the body where it serves as a component of cell
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Category: Biochemistry
Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Pentose Phosphate Pathway The pentose phosphate pathway is a metabolic pathway parallel to glycolysis which generates NADPH and pentoses (5-carbon sugars) as well as ribose 5-phosphate. The pentose phosphate pathway is also called
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Urea Cycle- Enzymes and Steps
Urea Cycle- Enzymes and Steps The urea cycle is the metabolic pathway that transforms nitrogen to urea for excretion from
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Lipids- Properties, Structure, Classification and Functions
Lipids- Properties, Structure, Classification and Functions Lipids are a heterogeneous group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water and
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Gluconeogenesis- Steps, Reactions and Significance
Gluconeogenesis- Steps, Reactions and Significance Gluconeogenesis is the production of glucose from non-sugar precursors. Gluconeogenesis, mainly occurs in the liver,
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Amino Acids- Properties, Structure, Classification and Functions
Amino Acids- Properties, Structure, Classification and Functions Amino acids constitute a group of neutral products clearly distinguished from other natural
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Nucleic Acids- Nucleosides and Nucleotides
Nucleic Acids- Nucleosides and Nucleotides Nucleotide is any member of the class of organic compounds in which the molecular structure comprises a nitrogen-containing unit
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Electron Transport Chain (ETC)- Components and Steps
Electron Transport Chain (ETC)- Components and Steps The NADH and FADH2 formed in glycolysis, TCA cycle and fatty acid oxidation
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TCA Cycle (Citric acid cycle or Krebs cycle)
TCA Cycle (Citric acid cycle or Krebs cycle) The tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA cycle), also known as the citric acid
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Proteins- Properties, Structure, Classification and Functions
Proteins- Properties, Structure, Classification and Functions Proteins are the most abundant biological macromolecules, occurring in all cells. It is also
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