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mRNA is used in translation to make polypeptides. Describe the process of how mRNA (Messenger RNA) is produced in the Nucleus.

Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix strucutre This is done by breaking the hydrogen bonds Only one strand is then used as a template RNA nucleotides bond/ attract to exposed bases This is according with co...
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Explain how CO2 can cross a cells plasma membrane

Normally we think of CO2 as a gas because it is (at least when its in the atmosphere it is). However, it is a very different story inside of cells. CO2 is produced as a result of respiration inside mitochond...
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Explain the formation of an action potential.

The change from resting potential to action potential is caused by the stimulation of a recpetor , this causes a chain reaction which eventually leads to a positive environement inside the cell. An change in...
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Explain how anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) is released and acts on cells in the collecting duct wall?

Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus detect a change in the water potential of blood, this stimulates neurosecretory cells to make and release ADH. ADH travels down the axon to the terminal bulb in the posterio...
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Explain how action potentials are transmitted across synapses.

The action potential runs along the presynaptic membrane in a wave of depolarisation and activates the Voltage Gated Calcium ion channels. 2) Once these channels open, Ca2+ diffuses into the presynaptic neur...
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