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the small intestines function is for the reabsorption of nutrients into the blood. The small intestine has multiple structural adaptations in relation to its function, primarily the mucosa which is a layer c...

The double stranded DNA is first unzipped by an enzyme called helicase. Helicase separates the two strands of DNA, and creates the replication fork. Essentialy two single stranded DNA chains are created, bot...

5' and 3' ends describes the directionality of the DNA molecule. Essentially, the strand of a DNA molecule can have a 5' end and a 3' end. To understand what a 5' or 3' end is, we need to look at the molecul...

Break down the disaccharide lactose to the monosaccharides glucose and galactose.

Vacuole is a membrane-bounded structure, which is compartmentalised. It stores both organic as well as inorganic molecules along with water to support the organelles. In case of osmosis it can release the wa...