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Name the enzyme present in the saliva and what is its role in digestion

Saliva contains salivary amylase which digest some carbohydrates in mouth

Answered by Sonali M. Biology tutor
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Describe the various functions of proteins in our body.

Enzymes: Enzymes are biological catalysts, meaning they speed up the rate of the reaction without being used up. An example of an enzyme is amylase, which is produced by the saliva...

Answered by Ayesha A. Biology tutor
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What is the role of white blood cells in the immune system?

White blood cells can have different roles and are important for protecting the body against pathogens. They can ingest a pathogen and destroy it, some produce antitoxins...

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Symptoms of Salmonella include vomiting and diarrhoea, and it is known this is caused by a bacterium. What does the bacterium do to cause such symptoms?

Bacteria release toxins to poison and damage cells, leading to symptoms like vomiting and diarrhoea.

Answered by Ishan J. Biology tutor
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What are the characteristic properties of the genetic code?

Non-overlapping: The genetic code is read in triplets of bases, called codons, each of which codes for an amino acid.Degenerate: Each amino acid can be coded for by more ...

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