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Describe the components of the fluid mosaic model (6).

The fluid mosaic model describes the typical plasma membrane as a phospolipid bilayer (1), composed of phosphates with fatty acid tails, which face each other inwardly. Within the phospholipid bilayer are...

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1. Polydactyly is caused by a dominant allele, D. The recessive allele of the gene is represented by d. Use one genetic diagram to show the inheritance of the polydactyly gene by R and S.

P generation Father (P) Mother(Q)

Phenotype Polydactyly Normal

Genotype Dd dd

Gamete D d d d

Fertilization

Punnett Square for F1 generation

F/M

d<...

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What causes a heart attack (also known as mycocardial infarction) and how are they treated?

During an individuals life arteries become covered in fatty plaque deposits. This causes the the inside (lumen) of the arteries to narrow. This narrowing increases the likelyhood of blockage of platelets ...

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Describe the process of protein transport via vesicles in eukaryotes

Proteins are synthesised in the ribosomes from mRNA and tRNA nucleotides. Proteins enter the rough ER and are bound to vesicles here. The vesicles detach from the rough ER and transport the proteins to t...

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What is the difference between respiration and breathing?

Respiration is the biochemical breakdown of glucose in the cell to prouce energy in a usable form of ATP (the body's energy currency). Respiration can be in the presence of oxygen (aerobic) or without oxy...

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