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What is osmosis?

Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a partially permeable membrane. Water molecules move from a region of of higher concentration to an area of lower conce...

Answered by Megan T. Biology tutor
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Describe how the lungs are adapted for gas exchange.

We are going to look at how the lungs are adapted for gas exchange. In humans, we have two lungs. Air passes into the lungs through a tube called the trachea. The trachea splits into two smaller tubes cal...

Answered by Kausar G. Biology tutor
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Many enzymes present in cells require a catalyst to aid their actions. Describe the role of a catalyst.

A catalyst acts to lower the activation energy of the reaction. It speeds up the reaction without being used up.Binding of the catalyst alters the tertiary struct...

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How do vaccinations help build immunity against diseases?

Inactive forms of the pathogen are injected into the body This stimulates the white blood cells to produce antibodies On reinfection, the antibodies will be produced rapidly and be removed from the body b...

Answered by Nimra W. Biology tutor
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Describe the events of the cholinergic synapse

Action potential reaches neurone.Voltage gated Ca²+ channels in the presynaptic membrane open.Calcium ions flow in, pushing acetylcholine filled vesicles to the presynaptic membrane.Vesicles fuse with the...

Answered by Ioana B. Biology tutor
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