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Biological Membranes

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

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Inductive Effect

Core Concepts This article will explain a phenomenon in organic chemistry known as the inductive effect. This concept plays a significant role in determining the

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dimensional analysis examples

Análisis dimensional

Conceptos fundamentales En este tutorial, aprenderán qué es el análisis dimensional en el campo de la química y cómo usarlo mediante ejemplos. Temas tratados en

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Synthesizing Quinine

This article is part of ChemTalk’s Organic Synthesis Series. These longer articles are designed to show how ideas and reactions from organic chemistry are put

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Ketogenesis

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

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Directing Effects

Core Concepts Electrophilic aromatic substitution adds substituents to aromatic molecules. When a monosubstituted aromatic ring gets another substituent, the new substituent bonds to a specific

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Smog and Acid Rain

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn the basic introductory concepts necessary to understand smog and acid rain. You will learn the necessary conditions

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Ozone

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn the basic introductory concepts necessary to understand the role of ozone in atmospheric systems. You will learn

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tRNA Activation

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

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Line Structures

Core Concepts In this article, we will discuss line structures and their applications in organic chemistry. Topics Covered in Other Articles Introduction to Line Structures

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Allosteric Regulation

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

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The Notable Element Niobium

Introduction to Niobium The element niobium is a lustrous, crystalline, and ductile transition metal. Jet engines and both oil and gas pipelines contain niobium.  10

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Lineweaver-Burk Plot

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the Lineweaver-Burk plot and its applications to biochemistry topics, specifically that of enzyme kinetics. Topics Covered

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Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution

Core Concepts In this article, we will explore the reaction mechanism of nucleophilic acyl substitutions. Related Articles What is Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution? Nucleophilic acyl substitution

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