Proteins are the macromolecules and are composed of one or more polypeptide chains. Each of these polypeptide chains contains a specific sequence of amino acids. These polypeptide chains are linked by peptide bonds. Proteins are classified in several ways. Mainly […]
For the catabolism of amino acid, following stages are involved. Removal of alpha-amino group in the form of ammonia by following reactions. Transamination:- Catalyzed by aminotransferase or transaminase. Deamination:- It may be oxidative or non oxidative Oxidative deamination:- Catalyzed by […]
Kreb’s Henseleit Urea Cycle:– The urea is the final metabolic product of protein. It is a non-toxic form of a toxic NH4 generated in tissues. Urea is exclusively produced in liver and then transported through the blood to the kidneys […]
Kreb’s or Citric acid cycle The tricarboxylic acid cycle is also known as Kreb’s or Citric acid cycle. It is the main source of energy for cells and is also the part of aerobic respiration. The cycle converts the available […]
GUGULIPID Gum gugul or Gugulipid is the oleo-gum-resin, secreted by the myrrh tree, Commiphora mukul, the incision is the bark of the trunk and main branches. Gugulipid I.P. :- is the ethyl acetate extractive of guggul resin and is required to contain not […]
Nut Meg Synonyms :- Myristica, Nux moschata Biological Source :- It consists of dried kernels of seed of myristica fragrans houtt Family :- Myristicaceae Cultivation and Collection :- Are grown from fresh seeds Germinated in 5 weeks Transplanted at 6 […]
Fennel Synonym :- Feukel, Fructus foeniculum Biological Source :- It is consists of dried ripe fruit of foeniculum vulgare Family :- Umbellifera Characteristics of Fennel Herb :- Aromatic perennial herb Stout stems 4 to 5 feet or more in height, erect and cylindrical […]
Orange Peel SYNONYMS :- Orange cortex, Bigarade orange, Seville orange, china Orange, Bitter orange peel Biological Source :- Orange Peel is consists of fresh and dried outer part of the pericarp of citrus aurantium Linn. Family :- Rutaceae It contain […]