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how is a proton gradient set up and maintained across the inner mitochondrial membrane?

H+ ions and electrons released from NADH and FADH2,on to the inner mitochondrial membrane. electrons enter electron transport chain, and energy released from transfer of electrons is used to pump H+ ions ...

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Answered by Rohan P. Biology tutor
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How does the sliding filament theory work?

A nerve impulse in the sarcoplasmic reticulum causes calcium ions to move out of it into the muscle cells where it binds to tropmyosin/troponin causing it to move and reveal the actin filament. The myosin...

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Answered by Charlotte K. Biology tutor
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What is meant by the "fluid-mosaic" model of cell membrane structure?

The cell membrane consists of a double layer of phospholipids, with proteins floating in it. Phospholipids are a type of molecule with a phosphate head, and fatty tails, which form a double layer around t...

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Answered by Harriet H. Biology tutor
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How does HIV invade cells?

The way a simple virus invades a cell is with double stranded DNA replication. The virus has a coat of protein covering the DNA, once bound to the side of the cell the virus releases the DNA where it is t...

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Answered by Susanna C. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between realised and fundamental niche?

Realised and fundamental niche are two different environmental conditions in which species exist in an ecosystem. The fundamental niche is the range of environmental conditions in which a species is techn...

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Answered by Line W. Biology tutor
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