Biosynthesis occurs due to a series of chemical reactions. For these reactions to take place, the following elements are necessary:
• Precursor compounds: these compounds are the starting … See more

The biosynthesis of nucleotides involves enzyme-catalyzed reactions that convert substrates into more complex products. Nucleotides are the … See more

A protein is a polymer that is composed from amino acids that are linked by peptide bonds. There are more than 300 amino acids found in nature of which only twenty, known as the standard amino acids, are the building blocks for protein. Only green plants and … See more

Errors in biosynthetic pathways can have deleterious consequences including the malformation of macromolecules or the underproduction of functional molecules. Below are examples that illustrate the disruptions that occur due to these inefficiencies. See more

Many intricate macromolecules are synthesized in a pattern of simple, repeated structures. For example, the simplest structures … See more

Although there are differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic DNA synthesis, the following section denotes key characteristics of DNA replication shared by both organisms. See more

Protein synthesis occurs via a process called translation. During translation, genetic material called mRNA is read by ribosomes to generate a protein polypeptide chain. … See more