Fatty Acids, Fermentation, Cell Cycle, and Genetics

September 3rd Notes: Biochemistry Topics

B1OA: Fatty Acids

  1. Fatty acids are monoenoic organic acids that are present in fats. They are rarely found free and are usually esterified to glycerol and, occasionally, other alcohols. They typically have straight chains with an even number of carbon atoms. Fatty acids can be saturated, unsaturated, or polyunsaturated.
  2. Functions of Fatty Acids:
    • Energy Reserve: They are an important energy source for biological use.
    • Structural Function: The bipolar nature of some
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Understanding Infectious, Autoimmune, Neoplastic, and Mental Illnesses

Infectious and Immune System Illnesses

  • Infectious Illnesses: Caused by microorganisms, which are organisms observable only with a microscope.
  • Pathogenic Microorganisms: Can be prokaryotic (bacteria) or eukaryotic (fungi, protists, helminths’ larvae phase) and viruses.
  • Infectious illnesses are transmitted by contact and spread through:
    • Direct Contact: With infected persons or objects, water, or saliva inhalation, infected food, insects, or vectors.
    • Indirect Contact: Examples include AIDS and hepatitis.
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Medical Terminology: Definitions and Key Concepts

Stroke: A stroke occurs when the brain suddenly loses blood supply, often due to a clot blocking an artery or a ruptured cerebral blood vessel. This can cause injury or even death.

Allele: One of the possible forms of a gene.

Allogeneic: Refers to a tissue or organ transplanted from a person of the same species.

Anatomy Pathogenesis: The science that deals with the effects of disorders and injuries.

Sign: Objective data obtained from a patient examination, such as pulse, blood pressure, and body temperature.

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Urinary Tract: Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases

Urinary Tract Features

The urinary tract performs the following functions:

  • Eliminates waste substances from cellular metabolism.
  • Regulates body fluid composition.
  • Serves as an endocrine gland.

Anatomy

Kidneys

Located on both sides of the spine (dorsolumbar area). They are surrounded by fat, which protects them from shock and keeps them in place. Kidneys filter blood and retain substances for reuse.

Parts:

  • Cortex: The outer part where the nephrons are found. The nephron is in charge of filtering the blood.
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Understanding Carbohydrates: Types, Functions, and Importance

Carbohydrates: An Introduction

Carbohydrates: These biomolecules are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (CHO). They always contain a carbonyl group (a group attached to an oxygen atom by a double bond), which can be either an aldehyde group (-CHO) or a keto group (-CO-). They are defined as polyhydroxyaldehydes or polyhydroxyketones.

Classification of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are classified into three main categories:

  1. Monosaccharides: These are single-unit carbohydrates, consisting of a single
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Cell Division, Genetics, and Chemical Reactions Explained

Cell Division: Interphase and Mitosis

Interphase is when DNA duplication occurs.

Interphase Stages:

  • G1: Synthesis of RNA and proteins, increasing cell cytoplasm.
  • S: DNA replication results in two chromatids.
  • G2: Additional growth and preparation for mitosis.

Mitosis: Somatic Cell Division

Mitosis is an equational division that occurs in somatic cells. It is divided into four stages:

  1. Prophase: A long step involving the disappearance of the nuclear envelope (carioteca), centriole duplication, spindle formation,
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