What is the glycerol backbone?

What is the glycerol backbone? Glycerol is a three-carbon molecule and forms the backbone of triglycerides and phospholipids. Triglycerides have three fatty acids, one attached to each of the carbons in glycerol. Phospholipids use two glycerol carbons to bind fatty acids, and the third to bind a phosphate group. Do phospholipids and triglycerides both have […]

What are facts about Virginia?

What are facts about Virginia? Virginia Facts and Trivia. Virginia was named for England’s “Virgin Queen,” Elizabeth I. The major cash crop of Virginia is tobacco and many of the people who live there earn their living from the tobacco industry. Jamestown, the first of the original 13 Colonies was founded for the purpose of […]

Who is Li Po?

Who is Li Po? Li Po was born in 701 in what is now known as Suyab, Kyrgyzstan and died in 762 in Dangtu, China. His family name was Li and he is sometimes known as Li Po and Li Bai due to the difficulty of translating certain early Chinese characters. Li Po, was an […]

Is healthnet part of Medi Cal?

Is healthnet part of Medi Cal? Health Net Medi-Cal dental plan for members Health Net is the only Medi-Cal plan in Los Angeles and Sacramento counties that offers both medical and dental coverage. What is health network insurance? A health insurance network is a group of doctors and medical care providers across multiple specialties that […]

What kind of pig was in 1995?

What kind of pig was in 1995? 1995 Chinese zodiac is Pig and according to Five Elements, people born in 1995 with Chinese zodiac Pig are Wood Pig. Is 1995 a golden pig? This year’s element is earth, represented by the color yellow (gold) and making 2019 the Year of the Golden Pig. Those who […]

What does calcium do in the body?

What does calcium do in the body? Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly. Some studies suggest that calcium, along with vitamin D, may have benefits beyond bone health: perhaps protecting against cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. What is the […]

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