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Explain how red blood cells are adapted to carry oxygen.

Firstly, red blood cells contain the globular protein haemoglobin which is able to bind reversibly with oxygen. This means red blood cells can take up and then release oxygen as they transport it around the ...
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List 5 features of an animal cell and the function they have within the cell

Nucleusoften referred to as 'brain' of the cellStores the DNA/genetic materialControls cellular processes within the cellMitochondriaOften referred to as the 'powerhouse' of the cellGenerates energy for the ...
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What is the role of bile in digestion?

Bile basically has the same function as washing up liquid, it makes it easier to break down fatty material. It is released by the liver, and stored in the gall bladder, before being released into the small i...
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What are the main similarities and differences between DNA and RNA?

-DNA and RNA are very similar in their molecular structure. Both of them are formed by smaller units called nucleotides. A nucleotide is composed by 3 parts: a sugar group, a phosphate group and a nitrogenou...
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How is enzymatic activity affected by temperature and substrate concentration?

Increasing temperature gives more kinetic energy to both enzyme and substrate so they move more and with more energy. They can then collide more frequently allow more binding so the rate of reaction increase...
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