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Describe and explain the process of insulin secretion

Beta cells store insulin in vesiclesAt normal blood glucose concentration (BGC), K+ channels are open, so K+ can diffuse out of the cell to maintain the potential difference (PD) at -70mVWhen the BGC rises, ...
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Describe the role of tRNA in the production of a protein

tRNA molecules transport a specific amino acid to a ribosome for translation of mRNA. A tRNA molecule carries an anti-codon (at the opposite end of the amino acid) that pairs with the codon on mRNA via compl...
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What is a gene?

A gene is a specific section of a chromosome that codes for a particular sequence of amino acids to make a protein.
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How do you test for monosaccharides/disaccharides?

The Benedict's test allows you to test for monosaccharides/disaccharides (also known as reducing/non-reducing sugars). You take a sample of the test solution and add Benedict's reagent to it, then slowly hea...
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What is meant by the term 'resolution' in terms of microscopy?

Resolution is the ability to distinguish between two separate points that are close together in a microscopic field
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