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Chemistry of Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids There are two types of nucleic acids: deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) and ribonucleic acids (RNA). Primarily, nucleic acids serve as repositories and transmitters of genetic information. DNA was discovered in 1869 by Johann Friedrich Miescher, Read More …
A Case of Osteogenesis Imperfecta.. Rare Metabolic Disorder of Collagen.. In City of Indore, Madhya Pradesh 27/07/2025 Case Scenario related to this rare Genetic Disorder can be found in the Case Scenario of the Extracellular Matrix Section. Click Here for Read More …
Subsection- Replication Case Scenario 1: A 10-year-old boy is brought to the clinic with complaints of growth retardation, sun sensitivity, and frequent skin blistering on sun exposure. On examination, he has hyperpigmented, dry skin with multiple lesions on sun-exposed areas. Read More …
Case Scenario 1: A 50-year-old man presents to the clinic with severe pain, redness, and swelling of the big toe that started suddenly at night. On examination, the joint is tender and warm. Laboratory findings show elevated serum uric acid Read More …
Definition of Lipids Organic substances that are relatively insoluble in water, soluble in nonpolar organic solvents (alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform, etc.), are actually or potentially related to fatty acids and utilised by the living cells. Properties of Lipids Not true Read More …
Case Scenario 1: A 25-year-old man is brought to the emergency room after fasting for 24 hours due to a trek. He feels weak, dizzy, and has mild confusion. On examination, he is pale, sweaty, and has a rapid pulse. Read More …
Subsection: Liver Function Tests Case Scenario 1: A 35-year-old woman presents with complaints of yellowish discoloration of eyes and skin, dark urine, loss of appetite, and fatigue for 1 week. On examination, she has icterus and mild hepatomegaly. Laboratory tests Read More …
Subsection: Heme synthesis Case Scenario 1: A 4-year-old boy is brought to the pediatric clinic with complaints of abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, and photosensitivity. His mother also reports behavioral changes such as irritability and episodes of confusion. Urine examination reveals Read More …
Case Scenario 1: A 65-year-old man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) visits the emergency department with shortness of breath and drowsiness. Arterial blood gas analysis reveals the following: pH: 7.30 pCO₂: 60 mmHg HCO₃⁻: 30 mmol/L Read More …
Case Scenario 1: A 48-year-old female patient came to the OPD with complaints of depressed mood, irritability, and dark yellow urine. Her lab reports show: Sodium (Na⁺): 132 mEq/L Potassium (K⁺): 4.0 mEq/L Elevated Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) levels a.What is Read More …