Helicase vs Topoisomerase (DNA gyrase)

Recently, several studies have found the direct interactions between helicase and topoisomerase. However, several variations were found in their mode of functions. The major differences between helicase and topoisomerase Helicase … Read more

DNA replication in eukaryotes

Key points of  DNA replication in eukaryotes The genomic DNA of eukaryotic is 10 to 1000 times larger than the bacterial genomic DNA. The genomic DNA of eukaryotes is organized … Read more

DNA replication models

DNA replication is a process by which the genetic information stored in chromosomal DNA is transmitted from one generation to successive generations. Proper development of -organisms of succeeding generation can … Read more

DNA dependent DNA polymerase

Definition: The genetic material such as DNA is synthesized by an enzyme called DNA dependent DNA polymerase that uses parental DNA strands as templates and synthesizes the new DNA strands. … Read more

Four levels of protein structure and examples

Primary Protein structure of protein

Protein structure basically depends on the arrangement of different amino acid residues in a three-dimensional way. In general, proteins are macromolecules and have four different levels of structure. What are … Read more

Examples of Protein Structure

Four Levels of protein structure

The term structure when used in the relation to proteins, takes on a much more complex meaning than it does for small molecules. Proteins are macromolecules and have four different … Read more

Role of Metal Ions in Biological Systems

Metal ions are important factors in cellular metabolism, as they function as enzyme cofactors and thus modulate the activity of enzymes and enzymatic reactions. Although several enzymes have been reported … Read more

Types of Enzyme Inhibition

Enzyme Inhibition Definition: The decline in the velocity of an enzymatic reaction is called enzyme inhibition. In other words, enzyme inhibition refers to a reduction in enzyme-related processes, enzyme activity, … Read more

Anfinsen experiment components and conclusion

Anfinsen’s experiments indicate that the formation of higher-order structures is mainly dependent on the nature and type of amino acids present in the protein’s primary structure. Anfinsen’s experiment in protein … Read more