Case Scenario 1: A 40-year-old man is brought to the hospital in a comatose state. On examination, he was found to be dehydrated with a characteristic breathing pattern and a sweet smell on his breath. His laboratory investigation reveals: Random Read More …
Author: Dr Ashish Anjankar
Clinical Cases of Carbohydrates
Subsection: Clinical Conditions in Carbohydrate Metabolism Case Scenario 1: A male patient around 51 years of age came to the hospital with complaints of increased thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss over the past 3 months. He also reports Read More …
Clinical Cases of Biological Oxidation
Subsection: Inhibitors of ETC Case Scenario 1: A 20-year-old woman was brought to the emergency room in an unconscious state. Upon examination, she was found to be intoxicated with cyanide poisoning. Explain the mechanism of action of Mention any two Read More …
Clinical Cases of Enzymes
Section: Diagnostic Importance of Enzymes Case Scenario 1: A 58-year-old male is brought to the casualty at 4:00 AM with complaints of profuse sweating and a feeling of tightness in the chest for the past 3 hours. The chest pain Read More …
Enzymes
Definition Enzymes are Biocatalysts (the catalysts of life). They are protein in nature, colloidal and thermo-labile in character and specific in their action. Catalyst: A substance that increases the velocity or rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any Read More …
Cell & Cell membrane
Cell A cell is the smallest unit that is capable of performing life functions. Structural & functional unit of Life. Basic unit of Biological activity. Prokaryotic Cell: Do not have structures surrounded by membranes Few internal structures Examples: One-celled organisms, Read More …