Cellular Pool
Cellular Pool: Overview
This topic sheds light on cellular pool which consists of different types of biomolecules. It briefs on two phases of cellular pool. We will also study the composition of water, organic and inorganic material in the body in their aqueous phase.
Important Questions on Cellular Pool
A living tissue is ground with trichloroacetic acid. Select the biomolecule which will be absent in acid insoluble fraction.
When we homogenise any tissue in an acid the acid soluble pool represents
The sum total of different types of biomolecules, ions and compounds present in the cell is called
All elements that are present in the sample of the earth's crust are also present in a sample of living tissue.
What is present in the acid cellular pool in the process of extraction of biomolecules.
The acid insoluble pool among the following is?
Identify A and B given in the flow chart and match them with statements (i-v).
(i) Molecular weight ranging from 18 to 800 Dalton (Da) approximately.
(ii) Proteins, nucleic acids, polysaccharides, and lipids.
(iii) Contain chemicals that have a molecular weight of more than 800 Da.
(iv) Has monomers.
(v) Generally has polymers.
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When we homogenise any tissue in an acid, the acid soluble pool represents
The role of phosphate buffer system in body fluids is to maintain
When we homogenise any tissue in an acid, the acid soluble pool represents
Identify the correct statement from those given below.
Lipids are found in acid insoluble fraction during the analysis of chemical composition of tissues. Give the reason.
After grinding a living tissue in trichloroacetic acid and then staining it, you would obtain two fractions: acid soluble pool and acid insoluble fraction. Acid insoluble fraction does not contain
Compounds found in acid soluble pool have molecular weight ranging from
After doing the chemical analysis of organic compounds found in living organisms, two fractions were observed namely
Explain the importance of acid-insoluble biomolecules in maintaining cellular integrity and stability.
Explain why certain biomolecules are classified as part of the acid-insoluble fraction.
Explain the significance of the acid-soluble fraction in cellular metabolism. Name two biomolecules that are part of the acid-soluble fraction.
Explain why amino acids are present in the acid-soluble fraction of biochemical extracts.
