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How is an action potential fired?

When a neurone is at rest, the outside of the neurone is more positive than the inside. This is due to the sodium-potassium pump which actively pumps 3 Na+ outside the cell, whilst at the same time pum...

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Answered by Eleanor B. Biology tutor
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Define Enzyme and Active site

Enzymes are biological catalysts that are formed from globular proteins.

Active site is the molecule surface space where the substrate binds and catalysi...

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Answered by Xin Yan H. Biology tutor
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State the source, substrate, products and optimum pH of one amylase, one protease, and one lipase

Amylase (Salivary amylase)
Source: salivary glands in the mouth
Substrate: starch
Products: maltose
Optimum pH: 4.6-5.2

Protease (pepsin)<...

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Answered by Louise H. Biology tutor
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Explain the need for enzymes in digestion

Mechanical digestion breaks down large food particles into smaller ones, increasing the surface are to volume ratio. However, polymers present in food particles require a very long time to break down a...

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Answered by Louise H. Biology tutor
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(a) State four functions of proteins, giving a named example of each.

Proteins can function as 

1. Biological Catalysts: enzymes that decrease the activation energy of a reaction and facilitate the progression of chemical reactions

2. Hormones...

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Answered by Tatiana S. Biology tutor
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