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Describe and explain the process of insulin secretion

Beta cells store insulin in vesiclesAt normal blood glucose concentration (BGC), K+ channels are open, so K+ can diffuse out of the cell to maintain the potential difference (PD) at -70mVWhen the BGC rise...

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Answered by Summia H. Biology tutor
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How do I answer a long answer question so that I get all of the marks?

Long answer questions (6+ marks) can normally be split into 3 marks for basic content and 3 marks for reasons. Long answer questions will also be assessed on quality of written communication - this means ...

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Answered by Jenny A. Biology tutor
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What is the enzyme lock and key mechanism?

Enzymes are proteins and they have specific shapes.Do you know what active site is? Region where the chemical reaction happen, this is a different shape on different enzymesDo you...

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Answered by Millie B. Biology tutor
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How does an adult develop immunity to a toxin (3 marks)

They must first become exposed to the bacteria or pathogen that produces the toxin. This will either be though encountering it naturally or through a vaccination. Once the pathogen has entered their body ...

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Answered by Lexie H. Biology tutor
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Describe the role of tRNA in the production of a protein

tRNA molecules transport a specific amino acid to a ribosome for translation of mRNA. A tRNA molecule carries an anti-codon (at the opposite end of the amino acid) that pairs wi...

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Answered by Megan W. Biology tutor
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