In this article we will discuss about the structure of various energy-rich compounds with the help of diagrams. The chief energy-rich compound of all biological cells is adenosine triphosphate. ATP consists of adenine, ribose and three phosphoric acid molecules. ATP is energy-rich because its terminal phosphate group can be hydrolysed to release energy. Many biochemical […]
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Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acid (With Diagram)
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In this article we will discuss about the molecular structure of nucleic acid with the help of diagrams. Nucleic acids constitute another important group of biological macromolecules present in all types of organisms where they function mainly as store-house of genetic information and as information- transfer molecules. Two types of nucleic acids: i. Ribonucleic acid […]
Molecular Structure of Carbohydrates (With Diagram)
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In this article we will discuss about the molecular structure of carbohydrates with the help of diagrams. Carbohydrates are organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are present in all cellular organisms. The simple carbohydrates, known as monosaccharides, contain the three component elements C, H and O of which H and O are […]