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What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?

ATP is responsible for cocking (pulling back) the myosin head, ready for another cycle. When it binds to the myosin head, it causes the cross bridge between actin and ...

Answered by Thomas D. Biology tutor
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How is the lung adapted for gaseous exchange?

The lung consists of one cell thick bronchioles, which feed into round structures called alveoli, which are round in shape and also one cell thick. The bronchioles and...

Answered by Thomas D. Biology tutor
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Is respiration the same thing as breathing?

No, they are not the same (although they do both involve the respiratory system!).

The key differences:Breathing is the process of moving air in and out of the lungs - like when you take a bre...

Answered by Rhiannon L. Biology tutor
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What are the four levels of protein structure?

Primary - The sequence of amino acids in the Protein, defined by the DNA sequence coding for the protein. 

Secondary - Any folding or coiling within the protein which are stabilised by hy...

Answered by Theo N. Biology tutor
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How do B-Lymphocytes Work?

B-Lymphocytes remain in the bone marrow until they mature and then spread throughout the body, concentrating in the lymph nodes and the spleen.They express a specific intrinsic protein called a B-cell rec...

Answered by Michael J. Biology tutor
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