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What is Glycolysis?

Glycolysis is the first stage of aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of a cell as glucose can't pass the mitochondrial membranes and the enzymes needed for its breakdown ...

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Answered by Adam J. Biology tutor
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What main features are there in animal and plant cells? What functions do these elements serve?

Features/organelles present in both animal and plant cells include: the nucleus (where the DNA/genetic information is stored - this controls the activities of the cell), the cell membrane (a thin containi...

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Answered by Phoebe W. Biology tutor
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Human stomach contains epithelial, glandular and muscular tissue - give examples of functions of each of these tissues

Epithelial tissue lines the inner surface of the stomach and provides protection. Glandular tissue produces enzymes such as proteases which can digest and break down proteins, it also secretes acid which ...

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Answered by Ella S. Biology tutor
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Describe the pathway of oxygen getting from the air into the blood in the human body

diaphragm flattens and the chest wall moves up and out to decrease the pressure in the thorax. Inspiration occurs bringing air from the atmosphere into the mouth/nose and down the trachea, into the bronch...

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Answered by Isabel C. Biology tutor
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Suggest what happens in heart muscle cells when the coronary artery gets blocked.

'Coronary' refers to heart, and coronary arteries supply heart muscle cells with blood. Firstly consider why we need to transport blood around the body? Blood carries many essential nutrients and componen...

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Answered by Elizabeth L. Biology tutor
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