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Transcriptional Regulation

Core Concepts This article discusses transcriptional regulation, its mechanisms, and the cellular pathways commonly influenced by transcriptional regulation. Topics Covered...

Protein Secondary Structures

Core Concepts This article provides insight to the different secondary structures of proteins, including alpha-helices, beta sheets, and beta turns...

Metals in Biology

Core Concepts This article discusses the essential roles that metals play in biology, including structural framework and catalytic capabilities. You...

Photosynthesis

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the different stages, key enzymes, and significance of photosynthesis. Understanding this...

The Calvin Cycle

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the different stages, key enzymes, and significance of the Calvin cycle...

Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about green fluorescent protein (GFP)’s functions and variations, and its ever-expanding biotechnological...

Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about an important metabolic pathway called Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP) and how...

Biological Membranes

Core Concepts This article will discuss biological membranes including their structure, composition, function, and types of transport that occur across...

Ketogenesis

Core Concepts The following article will discuss ketogenesis, a metabolic pathway responsible for producing ketones, which provide an alternate source...

tRNA Activation

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about tRNA activation, the enzymes that facilitate it, and the steps in...

Graphic showing allosteric inhibition of an enzyme

Allosteric Regulation

Core Concepts In this article, we will learn about allosteric regulation, including allosteric inhibition and allosteric activation. We will look...

beta oxidation complete graphic

Beta Oxidation of Fatty Acids

Core Concepts: Beta oxidation is a metabolic process that involves the breakdown of fatty acids to generate cellular energy. In...