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What is the difference between the primary and secondary immune responses? (May be asked in the form of how to interpret a commonly used graph on the subject)

In a primary immune response the active immune system must first recognise the pathogen via B-lymphocyte cells with antibodies on their surface that are complementary to the antigens of the invading pathogen...
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What are the differences between globular and fibrous proteins?

Just Globular : spherical structure outward facing hydrophilic R-groups, inward facing hydrophobic R-groups, results in being soluble highly specific tertiary structures so can act as enzymes (catalase, alco...
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Explain the stages of an ECG trace.

The P wave is caused by the contraction of the atria, forcing the blood into the ventricles. The sinoatrial node, produces a wave of depolarisation which causes the atria to contact and therefore the p wave....
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Differentiate between a prokaryotic and a eukaryotic cell.

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are the 2 types of cells that exist on Earth.Prokaryotes are single celled organisms that lack a distinct nucleus with a membrane. Their DNA is supercoiled and free floating ...
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Explain how a non-competitive enzyme inhibitor effects the rate of a reaction catalsyed by an enzyme?

A non competitive enzyme binds to the enzyme but not at the active site. This creates an enzyme inhibitor complex. The binding of the inhibitor to the enzyme influences the chemical bonds (for example hydrog...
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