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How does the DNA repair pathway known as base excision repair (BER) work on a molecular level and what are the key enzymes involved in this process?

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How does the base excision repair mechanism work to maintain the integrity of DNA during replication and prevent mutations?

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What are the steps involved in balancing a chemical equation, and can you provide an example of a balanced equation?

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How do bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen gas into organic nitrogen molecules like amino acids? What role do enzymes such as nitrogenase and reductase play in this process?

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What are the mechanisms by which bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, and how can medicinal chemists modify existing antibiotics or develop new ones to overcome these mechanisms and effectively combat drug-resistant bacteria?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by LachlanFrair (410 points)

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What is the mechanism of action of avobenzone, a widely used ingredient in sunscreen products, under UV radiation? Investigate the photochemical properties of the compound and highlight the factors that make it an efficient UV absorber.

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What is the role of ATP synthase in oxidative phosphorylation within the electron transport chain?

asked Jan 31 in BioChemistry by Misty66J260 (330 points)

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What is the role of ATP synthase in the oxidative phosphorylation process of the citric acid cycle? How does it contribute to the production of ATP molecules in the cell?

asked Jan 31 in BioChemistry by AnnmarieHine (550 points)

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How does ATP regulate the glycolysis pathway?

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How is ATP utilized in the biochemical pathways of glycolysis and gluconeogenesis? Provide a detailed explanation of the role of ATP in these processes and identify the specific enzymes involved.

asked Jan 31 in BioChemistry by Antonietta08 (550 points)

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How does atomic structure affect the periodic trends of elements, and how can this knowledge help us better understand the placement of elements in the periodic table?

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What type of intermolecular forces exist between hydrogen fluoride (HF) molecules at room temperature and why?

asked Jan 31 in Chemical bonding by AnastasiaMcL (370 points)

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What is the temperature at which ice and water are in equilibrium at a pressure of 1 atm? Calculate the amount of heat in joules required to melt 100 g of ice at this temperature assuming no change in pressure. (Hint: use the heat of fusion for water, which is 6.01 kJ/mol).

asked Jan 31 in Physical Chemistry by MerissaLinvi (330 points)

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How can the potential environmental impact of a proposed industrial project be assessed using chemical indicators?

asked Jan 31 in Environmental Chemistry by JaninaBurgin (490 points)

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How does aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) inhibit the formation of prostaglandins and thromboxanes, and what specific interactions occur between aspirin and the enzymes involved in these processes?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by MichaleRenne (350 points)

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How does the mechanism of action differ between aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen in treating pain and inflammation, and what structural features of these drugs contribute to their efficacy?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by MajorSweatt (250 points)

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How does the drug aspirin target and inhibit an enzyme in the body, and what is the chemical mechanism behind its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by SherleneXft2 (490 points)

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What is the metabolic pathway of a commonly prescribed drug such as aspirin in the body, and how do different factors such as age, gender, and genetics affect the metabolism of this drug?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by KellyAtkins1 (310 points)

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How does the drug aspirin work to relieve pain and reduce inflammation at the molecular level?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by EugeniaDozie (390 points)

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How does the existing drug 'Aspirin' work to decrease pain and reduce inflammation in the body, and what chemical reactions are involved in its mechanism of actions?

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