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What is the induced-fit model of enzyme action

Enzyme has an active site that is not quite complementary to substrateActive site changes shape when substrate binds It becomes complementary to substrate

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Answered by Kelvin C. Biology tutor
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Can you explain the difference between simple and facilitated diffusion?

The way I remember this is that simple diffusion is simple, and as such, there are no transporters involved. It is also simple in the sense that molecules may only travel...

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

Mitochondria is the ‘power house’ of the cell and is where aerobic respiration occurs. Mitochondria provides energy for most chemical reactions in the cell in the form of ATP which is generated via aerobi...

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Answered by Zayd N. Biology tutor
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Do prokaryotes have a nucleus.

No prokaryote cells like bacteria contain their genetic material in a nucleiod in the cytoplasm.

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Answered by Matthew S. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibition

Competitive inhibition is when a molecule binds to an active site of an enzyme and thus prevents the substrate binding. It is usually reversible but can sometimes be irreversible.Non-competitive inhibitio...

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