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.…
A Mixotroph A mixotroph is an organism that can use a mix of different sources of energy and carbon. It is estimated that mixotrophs comprise more than…
An Autotroph Autotrophs are usually plants; they are also called “self-feeders” or “primary producers”. It is an organism that makes organic compounds from simple molecules. They are…
Heterotroph A heterotroph is an organism requiring organic compounds for its principal source of food. It is an organism that requires organic substrates to get its…