Biochemistry

Cortisol is largely unbound to plasma proteins in the bloodstream, with about 90% of circulating cortisol being in the free, unbound form.

Yes, locomotion is a function that involves the ability of an organism to move from one place to another. It is an essential biological process for various living organisms to carry out their daily activities and fulfill their survival needs.

DNA between double first cousins is usually not reliable enough to solely determine paternity. Although their DNA is more similar than that of unrelated individuals, there can still be significant variability that could lead to inconclusive results. For more accurate paternity testing, it is recommended to use DNA samples from the potential father and child.

Helicase enzyme breaks hydrogen bonds between base pairs in DNA strands to unwind the double helix structure. Polymerase enzyme breaks the bonds between nucleotides in the DNA strand being replicated, allowing for the addition of new nucleotides during DNA replication.

Glycolysis is the process during which glucose is broken in half, and produces pyruvic acid (3-carbon compound)

Isolation involves separating a specific target compound from a mixture, while purification involves removing impurities from a compound to obtain a pure substance. Isolation focuses on obtaining the target compound in its natural form, while purification aims to remove any contaminants or unwanted substances from the compound.

Proteins need to be in the form of enzymes embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane to participate in the electron transport chain. These enzymes facilitate the transfer of electrons from one molecule to another, generating a proton gradient used to produce ATP.

Nitric acid is used in Gmelin's test to detect the presence of manganese in a sample. The reaction involves the formation of a green precipitate of manganese dioxide, which indicates the presence of manganese.

Allosteric regulation is a mechanism commonly used to finely tune enzyme activity. This involves the binding of a molecule at a site other than the active site, leading to a change in enzyme conformation and subsequent modulation of its activity. By responding to changes in the cellular environment, enzymes can maintain proper levels of activity to meet the cell's metabolic demands.

Plants that use the most magnesium include those that are heavy feeders, such as tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes. Magnesium is essential for photosynthesis and overall plant growth, so these types of plants require higher levels of magnesium to thrive.

Hormones are produced and stored in endocrine glands before being released into the bloodstream. These glands include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, and ovaries/testes. Hormones are released in response to specific signals to regulate various functions in the body.

Increasing the concentration of substrate will not overcome the effect of a noncompetitive inhibitor. The inhibitor binds to the enzyme at a site other than the active site, causing a conformational change that reduces the enzyme's activity. Therefore, increasing the concentration of substrate will not result in a significant increase in enzyme activity.

A plant is a living thing that grows in the earth. Plants draw nutrients from the soil, sunlight, and water to undergo photosynthesis and grow.

The two EPSPs summate, leading to a higher membrane potential change and increasing the likelihood of an action potential being generated in the postsynaptic neuron. This phenomenon is known as temporal summation.

It usually contains only the main vitamins of the B Complex, except on medicines with a complete formulation thus containing all the vitamins and minerals as well.

Angus, Hereford, and Holstein are three popular cattle breeds known for their meat and dairy production capabilities. These breeds are widely used in the agricultural industry for beef and milk production.

Anabolic reactions are typically uphill reactions because they require energy input to build complex molecules from simpler ones. On the other hand, catabolic reactions are typically downhill reactions because they break down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy in the process.

Permeability is a measure of how easily fluids can flow through a porous material such as soil or rock. It is a property that affects the movement of fluids like water and gases through the material. Materials with high permeability allow fluids to flow through them easily, while materials with low permeability restrict fluid flow.

Taking 'chemosynthesis' to be equivalent to 'biochemistry', it occurs [in this case] in two forms: one releases CO2 and the other removes it.

A Plant in the Dark needs to respire and consume O2 and sugars to produce Atp - just the same as Animals do.

Only in the Light can a Plant or any other Photosynthetic Organism remove CO2 from the Air and release O2 instead, as found in the biochemical process called photosynthesis.

In order for an individual to require a dog DNA testing kit, one should contact a veterinarian. There are also ways to order these kits online, but checking with your pets doctor to be on the safe side is recommended with anything that involves their health.

DNA is stored in buffer solution to maintain its stability and prevent degradation. The buffer helps to maintain the pH of the solution, prevent contamination, and protect the DNA from enzymatic degradation. Storing DNA in water alone can lead to degradation and loss of integrity.

One thing is that now the correct age of the earth could be calculated. Before radioactivity was discovered the earth was though to have cooled enough to be only about 25 million years old by calculation. The discovery of radioactivity changed all that by increasing the heat the earth could radiate and so increasing the age of the earth dramatically.

Calcitonin decreases blood calcium levels by promoting calcium deposition in bones, inhibiting bone breakdown and reducing calcium reabsorption in the kidneys. Parathyroid hormone increases blood calcium levels by stimulating bone breakdown, increasing calcium absorption in the intestines, and promoting calcium reabsorption in the kidneys.

Yes, eggs can test positive in the Benedict's test because they contain glucose, which is a reducing sugar that reacts with the reagent in the test to form a colored precipitate.