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There are two key ways by which enzymes can be inhibited. Competitive inhibition - this involves a molecule other than the substrate binding to the active site of the enzyme (the location where the substr...

Substances move down a concentration gradient in passive transport, meaning that no energy input (ATP) is required. Hydrophilic molecules will pass down the membrane using facilitated diffusion, as they c...

Steroid hormones are lipids; they can cross directly through the cell's plasma membrane and nuclear membrane, binding to receptors. Receptor – hormone complex is formed and serves as a tr...

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal environment. The body tends to use a series of negative feedback loops to allow this. Using temperature as an example, the body likes to maintain a co...

Malignant tumors are cancerous, harmful tumors whereas benign are non-cancerous. Tumors are caused by a mutation which causes uncontrolled cell division.