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What happens in the light dependent reaction in photosynthesis?

Background Photosynthesis is the process where energy from light is used to break apart bonds in water . Hydrogen from water is then combined with CO2 to form glucose which ...

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Describe the polymerase chain reaction

The first step of PCR requires the target gene to be located using primers. Primers are short nucleotide sequences that are the complementary to either side of the target gene. The DNA sample containing t...

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Answered by Tolu T. Biology tutor
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Explain how applying increasing pressure to a Pacinian corpuscle produces a larger change in membrane potential.

When pressure is applied to a Pacinian corpuscle the membrane is distorted, opening the stretch-mediated Na+ channels. This then allows Na+ ions to move in down their concentration gradient which increase...

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What is a monoclonal antibody?

An antibody is a specific protein produced in response to an antigen.A monoclonal antibody is an antibody that has been produced from one specific type of white blood cell. Every antibody...

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What's the difference between an animal cell and a plant cell?

A cell is a basic unit of life. An organelle is a structure inside a cell with a special function. Most animal cells have the following parts: a nucleus, cytoplasm, a cell membrane, mitoc...

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