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What does speciation mean?

Speciation is the process in which new species arise from exisiting ones. A species is defined as organisms that can reproduce together to produce fertile offspring. This process starts with the isolation of...
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What is the difference between a conformer and a regulator?

A conformer is an organism which is unable to regulate its own internal temperature, therefore, it's internal environment is dependent upon its external environment (e.g. lizards). Whereas a regulator is an ...
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Through what process does oxidative phosporylation, to produce energy using oxygen as a final electron acceptor, occur, and where in the cell?

The electron transport chain, consisting of four complexes that each export hydrogen to the inner membrane space, sets up a electrochemical gradient across the membrane2) The final complex, ATP Synthase, the...
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What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

Both types mean that the person's body cannot make enough insulin to decrease blood glucose concentrations after a meal. Type 1 is caused by the body's immune system attacking the cells in the pancreas which...
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How are monoclonal antibodies produced?

All antibodies are produced by (B) lymphocytes, which are the cells of the immune system. They are produced as a response to special proteins (antigens) on the surface of pathogen cells; they are made to mat...
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