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State the functions of five organelles in animal cells

Nucleus- controls the activity of the cellMitochondria- site of aerobic respirationCytoplasm- site of biochemical reactions, including anaerobic respiration Cell membrane- Allows transport of materials in...

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How are red blood cells adapted to carrying oxygen

Biconcave discs- to increase surface area for oxygen carriage Haemoglobin- increases affinity for oxygen uptake at the lungs. However, at the respiring tissues, the increased CO2 concentration allow relea...

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Define osmosis

Osmosis is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane

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What is the electron transport chain and what is its function?

The electron transport chain is a series of four protein complexes, along with accessory electron carriers, embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane of mitochondria. ...

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Describe the reactions that link glycolysis to the krebs cycle

Firstly, try to remember what the intermediate reaction was called (Link Reaction). Name this, as if the name was not stated in the first place in the question, the examiner is most likely looking for you...

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