Genome A genome is an organism’s complete set of genetic instructions. The genome of an organism is the whole of its hereditary information encoded in its…
Microorganism A microorganism or microbe is an organism that is microscopic, which means so small that people cannot see them with a naked eye. The major…
Membrane Protein A membrane protein is a protein molecule that is attached to or associated with the membrane of a cell or an organelle. They represent about…
Cholesterol – a Molecule Cholesterol is a molecule that is found in animal cells and body fluids. It is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all the cells…
Bile or Gall Bile or gall is a green-yellow fluid. It is a fluid that is made and released by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It…
Anabolism Anabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that build molecules from smaller units. It is the process by which the body utilizes the energy released…
Metabolism – a chemical reaction Metabolism is the chemical reaction which keep us alive. It is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.…
Study of Marine Biology Marine Biology Marine biology is the study of any living plant or animal in the sea. It is the study of marine organisms, their behaviors,…
Lipid A lipid is a type of organic molecule found in living things. It is oily or waxy. Fats are made from lipid molecules. Sources of…
Ion Channels Ion channels are pore-forming proteins that help to establish and control the small voltage gradient across the plasma membrane of all living cells by allowing…
Immunoglobulins Immunoglobulins are large Y-shaped proteins that can stick to the surface of bacteria and viruses. They are found in the blood or other body fluids…
An Organotroph An organotroph is an organism that obtains hydrogen or electrons from organic substrates. It is an organism that obtains hydrogen or electrons from organic substrates.…