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Describe competitive and non-competitive enzyme inhibition

Competitive enzyme inhibition- the inhibitor compound is a similar structure to the enzyme’s active site. This means it can fit into the active site of the enzyme, via the glove induced fit, method creati...

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Describe what is meant by active transport and state one way in which it is different to simple diffusion

Active transport is the movement of substances from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. Movement is going against the concentration gradient. This is ATP requiring.Active tr...

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Answered by Joshua E. Biology tutor
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What is necessary for photosynthesis to occur?

Essentially, photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy to produce sugar. It needs water, light and carbon dioxide to occur and produces oxygen and sugar/carbohydrates. Photosynthe...

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Answered by Claudia C. Biology tutor
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What is the function of the nucleus in an animal cell?

The nucleus contains all of the genetic information of the cell. This genetic information is the DNA. DNA is deoxyribonucleic acid, and through this the cell is able to complete its functions through tran...

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In humans, males are XY and females are XX. Why are sex-linked characteristics more common in males than females?

The recessive allele is always expressed in males, whereas females need two recessive alleles (homozygous recessive). Females could have dominant and recessive alleles, which would mean they are carriers,...

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Answered by Caitlin C. Biology tutor
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