PHYSIO -CHEMICAL NATURE OF PLASMA MEMBRANE
rubabThe plasma membrane surrounds the cell. Chemically plasma membrane is composed of: (a) Protein: 60 to 80% (b) Phospholipids: 20 to 40% (e) Cholesterol in small amount (d) Carbohydiutes in…
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones. Carbohydrates are sugars and their polymers. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The word carbohydrates literally mean hydrated carbons. The ratio of…
CARBOHYDRATES
abidaSTORED ENERGY AND STRUCTURAL SUPPORT Polyhydroxy aldehyde or ketones are called carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are major source of energy for animals. Most animal cells have chemical machinery. It breaks down the…