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What is anaerobic and aerobic respiration?

Aerobic respiration is a process that is occurring all the time in all cells. It involves the releasing of energy from glucose through a series of reactions using oxygen. It is the breaking down of a lar...

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Describe the similarities between photosynthesis and respiration.

Both photosynthesis and respiration involve the conversion of energy from one form to another through a series of biochemical reactions. Both processes use and produce ATP in reactions that are carried ou...

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Describe and explain the main function of the proximal convoluted tubule in filtration/absorption.

The proximal convoluted tubule is used for selective re-absorption of glucose, water, peptides and other nutrients from the tubule fluid back into the blood. The cells lining this tubule are ciliated, to ...

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What is the function of the mitochondria in cells?

The mitochondria is where energy in the form of ATP is produced from glucose

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What are two protein filaments that interact in the sarcomere to cause muscular contraction?

Actin and myosin filaments. Myosin heads bind to actin filaments, and the hydrolysis of ATP causes them to change shape and pull the actin filaments along horizontally.

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