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Explain the sliding filament theory

Explain the sliding filament theory The sliding filament theory describes the process by which muscles contract. Muscle fibres are made up of myofibrils. Myofibrils comprise of sarcomeres, containing actin a...
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How are Genes and DNA organised?

DNA DNA stands for deoxyribose nucleic acid. It is a stable, double stranded helix structured molecule which encodes all of our genetic information. It consists of a sugar-phosphate backbone, held together b...
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How does DNA code for proteins?

What is DNA? DNA is the chemical used to store genetic information (inherited traits and characteristics) in the body. The shape of DNA is a double helix (two complementary chains, interwoven). Every chain h...
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What is the difference between type I and type II diabetes?

The most important thing to remember is that type I diabetes is genetic and type II diabetes is mostly influenced by environmental factors (although there is thought to be some genetic influence). Patients w...
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What are the levels of protein structure?

The structure of proteins, especially those of enzymes, is extremely important in allowing them to carry out their duties in the cell and body. Protein folding needs to be specific, and repeated exactly the ...
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