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Explain how an electrochemical gradient is formed in the mitochondria, and how this gradient is used to synthesise ATP.

At the first proton pump and associated electron carrier of the inner mitochondrial membrane reduced NAD releases two H+ ions and two electrons. An electron travels down a series of electron ca...

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Answered by Laurence Z. Biology tutor
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Explain how an action potential is generated

At rest the neuron has a charge of -70mV, this is called the resting membrane potential and is caused by different concentrations of ions inside and out of the cell. At rest, potassium ions accumulate ins...

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What is the difference between xylem and phloem tubes?

Xylem passively and unidirectionally transports water (by osmosis) from the roots to the leaves of a plant, whereas phloem uses active transport to bidirectionally transport food from the leaves to growin...

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Describe and explain how cell fractionation and ultracentrifugation can be used to isolate mitochondria from a suspension of animal cells.

It is possible to separate out the different organelles of a cell by spinning a homogenised solution of them at different speeds using an ultracentrifuge. The cells must first be placed in a cold, isotoni...

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Explain how blood glucose levels are controlled in the body of someone who does not have diabetes.

If blood sugar levels are too high insulin is released from the pancreas so glucose is moved into cells. If blood sugar levels are too low glucagon is released and stimulates conversion of glycogen to glu...

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Answered by Isabelle L. Biology tutor
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