Top answers


Describe the process of oxidative phosphorylation

There are four main electron carrier protein complexes in the inner mitochondrial complex, which use the energy from the transfer of electrons to pump H+ into the intermembrane space, this is known as the el...
TB
Answered by Thomas B. Biology tutor
4670 Views

How do synapses work?

When an action potential reaches a presynaptic cell, it causes voltage-gated ion channels in the membrane to open, which allows Ca2+ to enter the cell. This Ca2+ diffuses into the cell from high to low conce...
SB
Answered by Sam B. Biology tutor
3548 Views

Outline the typical immune response triggered when a pathogen infects the body

Cells under attack release histamine --> attracts macrophages Macrophage engulfs pathogen into a phagocytic vacuole by phagocytosis Macrophage carries out antigen presentation of pathogenic antigen from c...
GM
Answered by Grace M. Biology tutor
3411 Views

What is atherosclerosis and how does it occur?

Atherosclerosis is a build up of fat deposits in large and medium sized arteries. This causes narrowing of the blood vessels and can lead to cardiovascular disease. If a plaque ruptures it can cause occlusio...
RW
Answered by Rebecca W. Biology tutor
4124 Views

Explain how competitive and non-competitive inhibition affects enzymes.

When an enzyme is inhibited it means that the specific substrate that normally fits in the enzymes active site can no longer bind due to the active site having changed shape or having been blocked. Competiti...
ZB
Answered by Zoe B. Biology tutor
5059 Views