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Chlorophyll b, chlorophyll a and carotene are all key pigments in the photorespiration process. a) Explain the role of pigments in the production of ATP [3], b) Explain the role of ATP in the cellular processes of plants [1], Why is it advantageous for pl

Q: Chlorophyll b, chlorophyll a and carotene are all key pigments in the photorespiration process. a) Explain the role of pigments in the production of ATP [3], b) Explain the role of ATP in the cellular pro...
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What is the role of the kidney in water homeostasis?

The kidney has several functions, but in this short paragraph I am going to explain about it's principal function- controlling water levels in the body. Imagine you are in a desert and you have not had a dri...
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What are the electrical changes in an axon that occur during an Action Potential?

The resting potential of the axon membrane is around -70mV, where it is more negative on the outside of the axon than the inside. A stimulation causes Na+ (sodium ions) channels in the axon membrane to open ...
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How are nerve cells adapted to their function?

To answer this question we first need to understand what the function of a nerve cell, or neurone, is. Neurons need to be able to rapidly transmit electrical impulses along their length. They also need to ex...
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What is co-transport and why do I sometimes hear it being called active transport?

Example: absorption of sodium ions (Na+) and glucose by cells lining the ileum (a part of the small intestine) 1. Na+ actively transported into the blood from epithelial cells, by the sodium-potassium pump ....
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