Dissociation of the double stranded DNA helix into single coils is referred to as DNA melting. It can be accomplished by simply heating double stranded DNA. Therefore, in principle the more G and C in the sequence the higher temperature is needed to melt a given DNA fragment. … WhatRead More →

Proteins undergo both cold and heat denaturation, but often cold denaturation cannot be detected because it occurs at temperatures below water freezing. Proteins undergoing detectable cold as well as heat denaturation yield a reliable curve of protein stability. Why proteins denature at high temperature? The denatured protein has the sameRead More →

In truth, even though alcohol is considered haram – which means prohibited or sinful – multiple halal authorities and Islamic scholars have agreed that alcohol use in medicine and personal care is permissible as it does not intoxicate the user. … Under Islamic law, najis means spiritually unclean. Is itRead More →

Denatured alcohol serves as a cleaning agent, fuel additive, sanding aid, exterminator, and as a solvent. A variety of additives can be used with ten percent methanol being a common choice. The addition does not affect the chemical makeup of ethanol, but rather creates an undrinkable solution. Is denatured alcoholRead More →