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4 major Biological Macromolecules – Fueling Life

By | July 27, 2021

Everything on this Earth – living and non-living, is made up of atoms. An atom is the smallest unit of matter that has the characteristic properties of a chemical element. Two or more different or similar atoms will combine to form “Molecules” with the help of chemical bonds. Many molecules, joined together in an organized manner… Read More »

Plasma membrane – More than a barrier

By | July 14, 2021

Plasma membrane is the outermost covering of a human (animal) cell that not only protects the internal organelles but also separates them form the external environment. However, it is more than just a barrier which separates cell from their neighbors. It performs quite a number of other tasks with the help of some proteins, glycolipids… Read More »