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Explain how the formation of glycogen in liver cells leads to a lowering of blood glucose concentration.

In hepatocytes, glycogenesis occurs where glucose is converted to glycogen. This causes a decrease in glucose concentration in the cell in comparison to the plasma thus maintaining a concentration gradient. ...
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What are two opposing theories on racial inequality? (With theorists)

Two theories that hold distinctly juxtaposing views on racial inequality are Marxist and Functionalist theory. (These theories can be set against each other in most essays as they are on distinctly different...
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What is the role of mitosis in organisms?

Mitosis is the process where one cell duplicates and splits into two completely identical daughter cells. This can be useful in a number of situations in an organism:Growth and repair of tissues is achieved ...
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I'm having trouble understanding what transcription is, I was wondering if you could help me?

First off, I would like to ask what you can tell me that you know about transcription and if there are any specific areas which you are having problems with. Please also stop me if there are any specific bit...
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What role does the heart play in the circulation of blood around the body?

The heart is essential and plays a vital role in the distribution of blood around the body. The circulation system is comprised of two organs: heart and lung. The heart has vessels bringing blood into it fro...
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