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How to we acquire monoclonal antibodies

Firstly - What are antibodies? Antibodies are part of the immune system which are specific to the pathogen. They help destroy the pathogen.And what are monoclonal antibodies? They're just antibodies that ...

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Answered by Helen G. Biology tutor
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How is DNA replicated?

DNA replication starts at an origin - eukaryotic chromosomes have multiple origins whereas prokaryotic chromosomes have only one. Here an enzyme called helicase separates the existing ("parental"...

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Answered by Sarah A. Biology tutor
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The pancreas is an endocrine and an exocrine gland, indicate both of these functions.

Pancreas' exocrine function is mainly aimed at digesting food. It secrets pancreatic digestive enzymes which travel into the pancreatic duct and are released into the duodenum. Pancreas' endocrine functio...

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Answered by Fady K. Biology tutor
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I don't understand how muscle contraction starts, can you explain it?

So, if we looks at the sarcomere of the muscle (which is from one Z line to another) you'll see a thicker looking strand/filament called myosin and thinner strands called actin. Myosin has bulbous structu...

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Answered by Monica K. Biology tutor
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Name two organelles that are present in a plant cell that are not present in an animal cell and state their functions?

There are many organelles you could choose from so long as it is only present in plant cells and you can explain it's function it is appropriate. Examples include:Cell wall - provides structural support m...

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Answered by Thomas B. Biology tutor
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