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DNA replication starts at an origin - eukaryotic chromosomes have multiple origins whereas prokaryotic chromosomes have only one. Here an enzyme called helicase separates the existing ("parental"...

Pancreas' exocrine function is mainly aimed at digesting food. It secrets pancreatic digestive enzymes which travel into the pancreatic duct and are released into the duodenum. Pancreas' endocrine functio...

So, if we looks at the sarcomere of the muscle (which is from one Z line to another) you'll see a thicker looking strand/filament called myosin and thinner strands called actin. Myosin has bulbous structu...

There are many organelles you could choose from so long as it is only present in plant cells and you can explain it's function it is appropriate. Examples include:Cell wall - provides structural support m...

The difference between chromatin and chromosome can be highlighted when using the analogy of a wool. Chromatin is the unwound wool pile of wool where as chromosomes are the tightly wound and condensed woo...