Top answers

Biology
IB

What is osmosis? (GCSE question)

Osmosis is the movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration across a semi-permeable membrane. 

A semi-permeable membrane acts like a barrier that allows only...

AT
Answered by Arabella T. Biology tutor
6071 Views

Describe how the origin of living systems is explained by natural processes. Please provide supporting evidence for hypotheses.. Sp

Numerous experimental investigations have been conducted to explain the diversity and unity of life. Specifically, these models have aimed to provide evidence that the conditions of early Earth provided a...

RS
Answered by Ruth S. Biology tutor
1475 Views

Explain the types of enzyme inhibition

There are two key ways by which enzymes can be inhibited. Competitive inhibition - this involves a molecule other than the substrate binding to the active site of the enzyme (the location where the substr...

IJ
Answered by Isobel J. Biology tutor
6106 Views

Explain the passive transport mechanisms across a cell membrane, differentiating between simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion.

Substances move down a concentration gradient in passive transport, meaning that no energy input (ATP) is required. Hydrophilic molecules will pass down the membrane using facilitated diffusion, as they c...

RP
Answered by Rares P. Biology tutor
1864 Views

What is the role of receptors in mediating steroids and protein hormones?

Steroid hormones are lipids; they can cross directly through the cell's plasma membrane and nuclear membrane, binding to receptors. Receptor – hormone complex is formed and serves as a tr...

RP
Answered by Rares P. Biology tutor
2702 Views

We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences