Chemistry

The gradient measures how steep a curve is. Gradient (Slope) of a Straight Line. On a graph of the function, it is the slope of the…

A glycoprotein is a big molecule. It is composed of a protein and a carbohydrate (which is usually a sugar-like substance). They are simply proteins…

Glycolysis is a metabolic process in most organisms. It is the first stage in cellular respiration. It is the first step in the breakdown of…

Gel Electrophoresis is a technique used to separate mixtures like DNA and proteins. It is a technique used to separate DNA fragments according to their…

The Link reaction, also known as pyruvate decarboxylation forms an important link between the metabolic pathways of glycolysis and the citric acid or Krebs cycle.…

The melting point of a substance is the temperature at which this substance goes from the solid-state to the liquid one, at normal pressure. It…

The endocrine system is made up of glands that make hormones. This system includes those organs of the body which produce hormones. It helps to…

Hormones are the chemical messengers of the endocrine system. Hormones are the signals which adjust the body’s internal working, together with the nervous system. Every…

Epinephrine, more commonly known as adrenaline, is a hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands. It is a hormone and medication. It is…

Enzymes are protein molecules in cells that work as biological catalysts. They speed up chemical reactions in the body but do not get used up…

The entropy of an object is a measure of the amount of energy that is unavailable to do work. It is also a measure of…

Absorption spectroscopy is a technique used to find out what makes up a sample of a substance – in other words, a chemical analysis. It…