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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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Explain the mechanism of expiration in the human body.

Expiration at rest in the human body is a passive process, due to elastic recoil in the muscles responsible to inspiration. The Diaphragmrelaxes and moves up, The intercostal muscles relaxes and the rib c...

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Answered by Elwy L. Biology tutor
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What are the roles of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems?

The sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous systems are both part of the autonomic nervous system. They work together to achieve homeostasis. The sympathetic nervous system primarily act...

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Answered by Ursula B. Biology tutor
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Give three differences between the structures of RNA and DNA

DNA has a double helix structure, RNA is usually single-stranded DNA is stable, RNA is very unstable DNA is longer, RNA is generally shorter DNA contains Thymine, RNA contains Uracil DNA contains a deoxyr...

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Answered by Shannon M. Biology tutor
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Explain how a leaf is adapted for photosynethesis

A large surface area for gaseous exchangea waxy cuticle prevents water lossthe spongy mesophyll layer has air spaces which allow for efficient gasious exchange Stomata allow gases to enter and exit the le...

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Answered by Ellie M. Biology tutor
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