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Describe the process of extracellular digestion

Extracellular digestion is a process in which an organism feeds by secreting enzymes through its cell membrane and on to the food. These enzymes then catalyse the breakdown and the digestion of the food. ...

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What are the risks and benefits concerning genetic modification of crops?

With the world population increasing exponentially, the concept of genetic engineering can be viewed as a sustainable way to feed people. Crops can be genetically modified to improve certain characteristi...

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The drug Atropine blocks the action of of acetylcholine on structures innervated by post-ganglionic cholinergic neurones.

State precisely which part of the nervous system will be affected by atropine and suggest why atropine might be used during anesthesia.

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It acts on the parasympathetic branch of the a...

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What is transcription?

Transcription is the process of sections of DNA being converted into mRNA (messenger RNA) that occurs in the nucleus of a cell. DNA is made up of a template strand and a coding strand whi...

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How is an action potential formed when the neurone is stimulated?

When the neurone is stimulated, the Na+ channels open to allow influx of sodium ions down its electrochemical gradient. This makes the inside of the cell less negative. When threshold voltage (-55m...

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