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Name 3 possible functions for a membrane protein, and name an example for each.

Enzymatic activity. E.g. ATP synthase found in the inner mitochondrial membrane catalyses the synthesis of ATP. 2) Transport of substances. E.g. Aquaporins are integral membrane proteins that are assembled i...
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How does a stimulus produce an action potential?

The cell begins at a resting potential of -85mV with a high concentration of potassium (K+) inside the cell. The stimulus must be strong enough to produce the all or nothing response which triggers the openi...
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In to which artery does blood normally flow from the left ventricle?

The aorta.
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Can explain the process of polypeptide synthesis in the cell?

Protein synthesis is known as the central dogma of biology, it is the reason our cells and hence our bodies can function. It is the conversion of DNA bases (A,T,G,C) intro an intermediary form called RNA (U,...
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Describe the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication

DNA polymerase is an enzyme that adds complimentary DNA nucleotides to the separate DNA strands during DNA replication. It adds a nucleotide to the 3 prime end of the DNA base pairs. DNA polymerase adds the ...
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