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Is Histone Acetylation a Type of Post-Translational Modification?

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Is Acetylation of Histone Post-Translational? Histone acetylation is indeed a post-translational modification (PTM). This modification occurs after the histone proteins have been synthesized through translation. It does not refer to...

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tRNA Selection by Polymerase: Mechanisms and Key Insights into Efficiency

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How Do Transfer RNAs Get Efficiently Selected by the Polymerase? Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) are efficiently selected by the ribosome, not the RNA polymerase, through a combination of kinetic factors, molecular...

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Essential Resources for Learning Chemistry: Online Courses, YouTube Channels, and More

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Essential Resources for Learning Chemistry Several excellent resources exist for learning chemistry effectively, including free online courses, textbooks, YouTube channels, practical hands-on opportunities, and professional websites. Choosing the right resources...

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Understanding Bond Types: Guidelines for Lines, Dashes, and Wedges in Chemistry

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Lines, dashes, and wedges in organic chemistry drawings depict the 3D orientation of bonds around atoms, especially tetrahedral carbons. A line shows a bond lying in the plane of the...

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What Jobs Do Y’all Do? Career Paths in Chemistry and STEM Fields Explained

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2 months ago
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What Jobs Do Y’all Do? Exploring Career Paths in Chemistry and STEM Careers in chemistry and related STEM fields span a broad range of roles, industries, and locations. They include...

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Question About Water Soluble Vitamins: Key Facts and Insights You Need to Know

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Understanding Water Soluble Vitamins Water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C and all B-complex vitamins such as B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate),...

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Feedback on a Basic High School Chemistry Video: Understanding Molecular Polarity

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2 months ago
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Understanding Molecular Polarity: Feedback and Refinements for a High School Chemistry Video Molecular polarity refers to an uneven distribution of electrical charge within a molecule, leading to partial positive and...

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Master the ACS Final Exam: Strategies, Challenges, and Key Insights for Success

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2 months ago
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Understanding the ACS Final Exam The ACS Final is a tough, standardized organic chemistry exam designed to objectively compare students nationwide. It pits students from diverse educational backgrounds, including those...

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What’s the Difference Between Rubbing Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol? Uses and Composition Explained

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2 months ago
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Difference Between Rubbing Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol Isopropyl alcohol refers to pure isopropanol, while rubbing alcohol is usually a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution diluted with 30% water and sometimes other...

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Strategies for Students Struggling with Organic Chemistry: What Helps Most

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2 months ago
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Strategies That Help Students Struggling with Organic Chemistry For those who struggle with organic chemistry, mastering core concepts, employing effective study techniques, and visualizing molecules are key methods that consistently...