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What are the similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells? State the name and the function of structures found exclusively in eukaryotes.

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have a nucleus which is responsible for controlling cellular activity.Both cell types also have ribosomes which produce proteins and both are bound by a cell membrane...

Answered by Margeoux D. Biology tutor
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Saccharomyces is a microscopic eukaryote. Explain the use of Saccharomyces in beer production.

Saccharomyces is a genus of fungi which includes many species of yeast. It is often used in the process of making wine and beer; it ferments the different types of sugar in pre-fermented beer to ...

Answered by Zuzanna T. Biology tutor
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How does muscle contraction take place?

First of all an action potential reaches the end of a motor neuron and the neurotransmitter acetylcholine is then released into the synapse. An action potential is initiated in the muscle cellSarcoplasmic...

Answered by Laura H. Biology tutor
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What is cell differentiation?

We all begin life as a totipotent single cell: the zygote. Totipotency is when a cell can differentiate into any cell line of the human body. The zygote divides repeatedly and differentiates to produce ma...

Answered by Candice H. Biology tutor
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How can I tell if a question is asking me about Replication, Transcription, or Translation?

In replication, the main macromolecule in use is DNA, and the most important enzymes to this process are DNA Polymerase and DNA Helicase, so if no other macromolecule is mentioned and the...

Answered by Ellie N. Biology tutor
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