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The loop of Henle is found in the medulla of the Kidney. Its primary function is reabsorption of NaCl and water. Through the counter-current multiplier effect, a hypertonic medulla is ...

Primary: The specific sequence of amino acids that make up the protein bound together by peptide bonds. There are 20 different amino acids, differing due to the variable R group coming off the central ...

Bacteria are cells which have natural genetic mutations, thus some bacteria will have advantageous mutations in their DNA. The use of antibiotics in hospitals create a selection pressure on the bacteri...

After reading this question we know that exercise causes body temperature to rise. The question is asking how the brain monitors body temperature, with the key words being 'explain' an...

Primary - where amino acids are in the correct order in the polypeptide chain.

Secondary - where small structures within the chain begin to form (including alpha helices and beta pleated ...