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Where do all the stages of respiration (aerobic and anaerobic) happen?

The first part of aerobic respiration is to convert glucose into pyruvate in a series of reactions known as glycolysis, which happens in the cytoplasm of cells. Glycolysis consumes 2 molecules of ATP and pro...
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Describe the process that allows an action potential to be passed across a synapse in the parasympathetic nervous system.

The action potential arrives at the presynaptic knob and causes the depolarisation of the plasma membrane. This causes voltage gated calcium channels to open allowing calcium to diffuse into the presynaptic ...
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Explain how the structure of mRNA differs from the structure of DNA

The structure of mRNA differs from the structure of DNA in that mRNA is a single-stranded molecule whereas DNA is a double-stranded molecule in the form of a helix. Another difference between them is that th...
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Explain why a genetic fingerprint is unique to every individual

The genetic fingerprint is differentiated based on the differing lengths of short tandem repeats (STRs) between genes. Everyone has different lengths of STRs so when their DNA is hydrolysed by restriction en...
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What causes the surface tension of water?

Water molecules are dipolar - they have both positively charged and negatively charged regions due to differences in the electronegativity of atoms (this is how strongly they attract electrons). This propert...
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