Emilio Portillo

University of Houston - Downtown
Academic tutoring

Biography

In the library, I would help my peers understand concepts regarding organic chemistry and other biological courses.

Education

BS Psychology
University of Houston - Downtown

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 6 years
16 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Amino Acids, Peptides & Proteins - Essential Building Blocks
Mastering the Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the Fascinating Reactions of Alkenes - A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the Power of the Cell: Unleash Your Potential with Our Products
Discover the Differences Between Bacteria and Archaea
Discover the Fascinating World of Protists: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the Fascinating World of Fungi: Unleash the Magic!

Emilio's Textbook Answer Videos

05:42
Organic Chemistry

Convert the ball-and-stick model of androsterone to (a) a skeletal structure using wedges and dashes around all stereogenic centers; and (b) a three-dimensional representation using chair cyclohexane rings.

Chapter 30: Lipids
Emilio Portillo
03:56
Organic Chemistry

How many alkene products, including $E, Z$ isomers, might be obtained by dehydration of 3-methyl-3-hexanol with aqueous sulfuric acid?

Chapter 8: Alkenes: Reactions and Synthesis
Emilio Portillo
03:36
Organic Chemistry

Addition of HCI to 1,2 -dimethylcyclohexene yields a mixture of two products. Show the stereochemistry of each, and explain why a mixture is formed.

Chapter 8: Alkenes: Reactions and Synthesis
Emilio Portillo
00:35
Microbiology

The component(s) of a virus that is/are extended from the envelope for attachment is/are the:
a. capsomeres.
b. spikes
c. nucleic acid
d. viral whiskers

Chapter 6: Acellular Pathogens
Emilio Portillo
00:36
Microbiology

Which of the following does a virus lack? Select al that apply.
a. ribosomes
b. metabolic processes
c. nucleic acid
d. glycoprotein

Chapter 6: Acellular Pathogens
Emilio Portillo
00:50
Microbiology

The envelope of a vinus is derived from the host's
a. nucleic acids
b. membrane structures
c. cytoplasm
d. genome

Chapter 6: Acellular Pathogens
Emilio Portillo
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