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How is an action potential formed when the neurone is stimulated?

When the neurone is stimulated , the Na+ channels open to allow influx of sodium ions down its electrochemical gradient. This makes the inside of the cell less negative. When threshold voltage (-55mV) is rea...
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Describe the benedicts test for non reducing sugars

heat with HCl 2) neutralise with NAHCO3 3) add benedicts soln and gently heat in a water bath 4) if the soln changes colour from blue to a brick red precipitate, then non reducing sugars were involved, if no...
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During the redox reaction in glycolysis, which molecule acts as the oxidising agent?

The oxidation of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P), a three-carbon sugar, yields energy. In this oxidation, electrons and H+ are transferred to NAD+, forming NADH, and a phosphate group is attached to the oxi...
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Why is internal temperature regulation an important homeostasis?

Internal temperature of your body must be tighly controlled. The key processes of your body are driven by enzymatic activity and there is an optimal temperature at which these operate. If body temperature in...
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How do Beta Cells secrete insulin to decrease blood glucose concentration?

Blood glucose enters the beta cells by facilitated diffusion. The increased concentration of glucose in the beta cell causes the rate of respiration to increase therefore produces more ATP. The rise of ATP t...
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