Properties and composition of Cytosol

Cytosol is a kind of fluid found inside cells. This fluid is enclosed within a cell membrane in Eukayotic cells. Properties and composition of the Cytosol varies with the type of cells but the basic characteristics are same irrespective of the cell type. Basically the Cytosol consists of water, iron and macromolecules.

The most abundant component of the Cytosol is the water and it makes up about 70% of the total volume of a typical cell. pH ranges from 7 to 7.4, the value is higher in growing cells. Viscosity of Cytosol is equal to the water.

Potassium, sodium, chloride, bicarbonate, magnesium, Amino acids in proteins and calcium are the types of irons found in Cytosol. Potassium and Amino acids in proteins are the most abundant irons in Cytosol.

Common macromolecules are proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and cell’s genome.

what is cytosol?

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What is Entonox?

Entonox is a mixture of two gases. It consists of 50% of nitrous oxide (N2O or laughing gas) and 50% of oxygen (O2). Entonox is the standard trade name for this combination of gases. Entonox is also called Nitronox or colloquially as 'gas and air. Entonox is used as an anesthetics gas in medical practice.

Dr. Arthur Ernest Guedel (consultant anesthetist) was the first person to use this combination of gas in 1911.

Entonox for pain-relief in labour

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