Fads

1. Introduction Hydroxynitrile lyases (HNL, EC 4.1.2.x) are enzymes which mediate the release of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and aldehyde or ketone from cyanohydrins [1]. These HNL catalyse enantioselective synthesis and cleavage of cyanohydrins [2]. The cyanohydrins and their derivatives are finding wide applications in industries like pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and cosmetics since these can be readily converted into other important molecules like α-hydroxy carboxylic acids, α-hydroxy ketones…

Basically, people have a natural tendency to conform and be similar to those around them. When a new idea or fad comes along it is first seen as odd and unflattering. As more and more attempt to imitate the new fad or idea it becomes accepted. The new idea or fad is only acceptable because all the others are doing it, “Even the woman who refuses from first to last to wear the hoop skirt comes under the law and is its slave; she could…

In the eyes of many individuals, The Lorax may stand as nothing but a simple children’s story. Penned by Doctor Seuss, the tale chronicles the life of The Lorax, the fluffy friend that speaks for the trees, and the money-hungry man working against him, the Onceler. Though it may seem naive and childish, The Lorax does a fantastic job of warning readers of the degradation of the environment and its eventual ultimate destruction. This short yet grand tale is reminiscent of the fall of Easter…

production of FADH2 is slowed down, the reaction will proceed too slowly for metabolic purposes. In this lab, the enzyme that was catalyzing the reaction was the bean extract. To mimic the FAD that is used in the Krebs cycle, we used 2,6-dichlorophenolindophenol (DPIP). When DPIP is chemically reduced (like the FAD would be), it changes color from blue to clear. The carrier was the phosphate buffer. The inhibitor that was used to test/slow the reaction was Malonate and the substrate used was…

The ATP molecule consists of a sugar molecule (ribose) attached to a base that is composed of carbon and nitrogen atoms (adenine). Attached to the other side of the ribose are three phosphate groups (a phosphate group consists of one phosphorus atom bonded to 4 oxygen atoms). * ATP Hydrolysis Powers Cellular Work The phosphate bonds in ATP (adenosine triphosphate) can be broken down by water. When ATP loses a phosphate group in water, this releases energy and creates the products ADP (adenosine…

Celiac Disease is an incurable, genetic disorder that causes people to not be able to digest gluten. When gluten enters the stomach, it causes an immune response in the small intestine. This results in the small intestine being damaged as the immune cells attack the cells of the stomach lining. According to A Healthier Michigan, Celiac Disease is known to cause constipation, bloating, headache, diarrhea, and weight loss (Warra, 2016). Over time it leads to loss of nutrients as the damaged villi…

Fads for losing weight pop up what seems like every 15 seconds, from the cabbage soup to the cookie diet to slim fast, the list goes on and on. While these diets may very well work and shed the pounds quickly, they tend to not be very permanent. Most people end up gaining more weight than lost when returning to their old ways. Maybe because in order to lose the weight and become a healthier you, you must realize that it is a lifestyle change and not a quick fix. Many people believe in detoxing…

Toy vehicles, board games and dolls were all part of the new toy fad. Toy vehicles consisted of the popular Hot Wheels cars that also came along with race tracks. Dump trucks were made into toys that looked as if they were real. Board games were popular in the 1970s, most of which could be labeled as problem solving…

There are many trends going on in todays world, especially in health.One day it can be eating a grapefruit for a week,chia seeds, or even wearning body wraps.One of the most crowd pleasing fad diets going on today is Juicing.Juicing is a homemade juice that is made of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables to detoxify your liver,kidney and other organs.It is a way to get rid of the toxins in your body , improve the functioning of your internal…

reads “There are ritual fasts to make fat people thin and ceremonial feasts to make thin people fat,” provides an excellent description of the strangeness of some of our dietary habits and fad diets. Just like we tend to think when Americans think of the magic practices of other countries, society’s faith in fad diet techniques does not line up with the lack of results many such diets produce. The end of the article also does a fair job of showing our distorted body image and the fact that most…