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Where did mitochondria come from?

Mitochondria are a fascinating organelle, which we, as humans, rely on for so much. They are where the electron transport chain occurs, where ADP is conv...

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Answered by Patrick Q. Biology tutor
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What is Natural Selection?

Natural Selection is the accepted theory of evolution first postulated by Charles Darwin and can be thought of as 'survival of the fittest'. It is the process by which a species gradually evolves thro...

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Answered by Ellie W. Biology tutor
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What is the name of the first stage of respiration?

Glycolysis. This is an anaeorbic process whereby glucose is converted to pyruvate via triose phosphate. This process gives out a total of 4 ATP molecules but requires 2 ATP molecules to convert glucos...

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Answered by Adam S. Biology tutor
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How does the structure of the red blood cell allow it to carry out its functions?

The main function of the red blood cell is transport oxygen around the body to other cells. It contains haemaglobin which allows the binding of oxygen. Its biconcave shape maximises the surface area t...

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Answered by Narumi I. Biology tutor
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How does an action potential cause contraction in skeletal muscle?

The point at which a motor neurone synapses with a muscle fibre is called the neuromuscular junction. The unmyelinated nerve fibre stops around 30 nanometers before the muscle fibre, leaving a gap cal...

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Answered by Orla M. Biology tutor
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