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Explain the effect of inhibitors on the activity of enzymes.

Enzyme inhibitors are substances that alter the catalytic action of an enzyme. There are two types of inhibitors: competitive and non-competitive. Competitive inhibitors bind at the active site of an enzy...

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Answered by Vasiliki V. Biology tutor
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Describe the role of calcium ions and ATP during muscle contraction

Calcium ions diffuse from the sarcoplasmic reticulum and bind to troponin. This binding to troponin causes tropomyosin- which at rest blocks the actin-myosin binding sites- moves to expose these binding s...

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Answered by Johanna H. Biology tutor
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Respiration transfers energy from glucose for muscle contraction. Describe how glucose from the small intestine is moved to a muscle cell.

Glucose is absorbed by diffusion into the bloodstream./ Then blood delivers glucose to muscles in capilleries.

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Answered by LUKE S. Biology tutor
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Microorganisms cause diseases. The human body has many ways of defending itself against microorganisms. Describe two ways the body prevents the entry of microorganisms.

Any two from:acid in the stomach kills pathogens in food/ skin forms a barrier or produces antimicrobial secretions/ hairs in the nose trap pathogens/ trachea or bronchi has mucus which traps pathogens

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Answered by LUKE S. Biology tutor
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Steve, a novice gardener, plants sunflower seeds into small pots. He does not water them and is upset that they have not grown a week later. Explain why water is needed for the germination of a seed and what other conditions are required also and why

Preparation: This is a complex question requiring several strands of knowledge. It is best to break down the question into smaller chunks and answer each of those, to gain maximum marks. ...

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Answered by Simran D. Biology tutor
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