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Explain why maltose can only be broken down by the enzyme maltase.

The active site of an enzyme is complementary (meaning, it fits perfectly) to a substrate (in this can the substrate being maltose). Once the maltose and maltase combine to form the enzyme-substrate compl...

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Answered by Bradley P. Biology tutor
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Describe the function of receptors in the skin?

The first thing that they do is detect a stimulus, this could be a change in temperature or sensation, then once they have done this they convert this into an impulse, which is eventually sent back to the...

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Explain enzyme-substrate specificity

Enzymes and substrates share specificity in that an enzyme will only react with a specific substrate • This is because the active site is complementary in both shape and charge to a given substrate • The ...

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Answered by Zoe G. Biology tutor
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How does DNA replication occur?

DNA normally exists in the cell as a double-stranded structure, comprising of two complementary strands that are held together by hydrogen bonds.

DNA replication involves two main steps. Firstly, t...

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Answered by Katharine H. Biology tutor
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How are proteins structured?

There are 4 main structural levels of proteins which allow them to be the most diverse molecules in the cell. First is the primary structure which is the sequence of amino acids found in the protein. Amin...

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