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Explain the differences between enzyme inhibitors

There are two types of inhibitors. Competitive inhibitors have a similar tertiary structure to the substrate and so can bind temporarily to the enzyme’s active site. This blocks the active site meaning th...

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Answered by Laura N. Biology tutor
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Compare and Contrast Meiosis and Mitosis

Similarities:Types of cell division which take place in Eukaryotic cellsDifferences:Meiosis - Occur in sex cells to produce haploid daughter cells; non-iden...

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Answered by Lydia A. Biology tutor
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What is the consequence of lung fibrosis on gaseous exchange?

Fibrosis is the formation of scar tissue due to injury of the alveolar walls (small sacs at the end of bronchioles that are responsible for gaseous exchange), from smoking or other small particles. Due to...

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What is an enzyme?

Protein.Catalyst.Not used up in the process.An enzyme is a protein which acts as a catalyst to speeds up a reaction but is not used up in the process.

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Describe how blood is pumped around the heart and the body.

Deoxygenated blood from the body is delivered to the right atrium by the vena cava. The right atrium contracts and blood flows into the right atrium. The right ventricle then contracts and blood is pumpe...

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Answered by Bel R. Biology tutor
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