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What are the similarities and differences between competitive and non-competitive inhibition within enzymes?

Competitive inhibition occurs when the substrate and inhibitor molecule are similar in shape and size and therefor compete to bind in the enzymes active site, non-competitive inhibition however is when th...

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Answered by Stella W. Biology tutor
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Explain the process of evolution?

Evolution occurs via a process called natural selection,Natural selection (termed survival of the fittest by Darwin) is where organisms that are better adapted to an environment survive and reproduce. The...

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Answered by Stella W. Biology tutor
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Maltose is hydrolysed by the enzyme maltase. Explain why maltase catalyses only this reaction (3 marks)

The question is three marks, so should have three points.1) Active site of the enzyme has a specific shape/ tertiary structure/ complementary to maltose2) Only maltose can bind...

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Answered by Amy W. Biology tutor
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Explain the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells structure and shape (may include use of a diagram and bullet points are accepted).

The similarities are:Cell cytoplasmNucleusCell membraneMitochondriaRibosomesStructures unique to plant cells (with a few exceptions):ChloroplastsCell wallsLarge permanent vacuoleAnimal cells tend to be va...

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Answered by Jessica L. Biology tutor
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Describe the development and propagation of an action potential in response to a stimulus (6 marks)

1.     stimulus excites membrane so Na+ channels open, membrane becomes more permeable to Na+ so Na+ diffuse into neurone down electrochemical gradient. Inside ...

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Answered by Simmy W. Biology tutor
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