Which cellular organelle is responsible for producing energy from the food we eat? What is the name of the molecule that supplies us the energy for all cellular activity? What is the net ATP yield for bacteria and eukaryotic cells? In which organelle of the cell does the anaerobic type of ...
The term “capsule” refers to the outer protective layer that bacteria have in addition to their cell walls. It aids in the retention of moisture, guards against cell engulfment, and aids in the clinging of cells to surfaces and nutrients. Prokaryotic cells store extra material as inclusion bo...
The cytoplasm consists of a cytosol; a gel-like substance that contains other matter; cell organelles; smaller cell-like bodies bound by separate membranes; and cytoplasmic inclusions; insoluble molecules that store energy and are not surrounded by any layer. The cytoplasm is colorless and has abou...
Growth media - This contains nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, salts, glucose and growth factors among others.Cell culture is an important technique given that it allows for only a sample (cells or tissue) to be used to learn more about the cells without the need to use the organism...
Membrane Lipid Replacement (MLR) is the oral supplementation of membrane glycerolphospholipids and antioxidants to provide replacement molecules for cellular membranes that are damaged during acute and chronic illnesses, cancer and aging [1], [2], [3]. Replacement membrane phospholipids are important fo...