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Describe how the resting state of a neurone in the body is maintained:

Na+/K+ ATP Transporters are found within the plasma membrane of a neurone. At rest, the transporters use ATP to pump 2 K+ ions into the cell for every 3 Na+ ions that are pumped out of the cell. This mean...

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Can you explain the different types of protein structure? (primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary)

The primary structure of a protein is the sequence of amino acids found in the polypeptide chains, this sequence determines the shape and properties of the protein.The secondary structure of a protein is ...

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(a) (i) Give a biological molecule that contains: 1. nitrogen 2. phosphorous (ii) Describe the role of microorganisms in producing nitrates from the remains of dead organims.

(i) 1. amino acid 2. DNA(ii) Decomposer microrganisms break down dead material into ammonia. Ammonia is then converted into nitrite and then oxidised to nitrate by nitrifying bacteria. The process is know...

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Describe How Speciation Occurs Through Sympatric/Allopatric Speciation and What Are the Differences Between the Methods?

The main difference to consider would be that sympatric speciation occurs in the same habitat and population while allopatric speciation requires a geographical barrier between subsets of the population. ...

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