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Can you explain the difference between simple and facilitated diffusion?

The way I remember this is that s imple diffusion is simple , and as such, there are no transporters involved. It is also simple in the sense that molecules may only travel passively from a high concentratio...
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What is the function of mitochondria in an animal cell?

Mitochondria is the ‘power house’ of the cell and is where aerobic respiration occurs. Mitochondria provides energy for most chemical reactions in the cell in the form of ATP which is generated via aerobic r...
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Do prokaryotes have a nucleus.

No prokaryote cells like bacteria contain their genetic material in a nucleiod in the cytoplasm.
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What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibition

Competitive inhibition is when a molecule binds to an active site of an enzyme and thus prevents the substrate binding. It is usually reversible but can sometimes be irreversible.Non-competitive inhibition o...
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Explain the mechanism of expiration in the human body.

Expiration at rest in the human body is a passive process, due to elastic recoil in the muscles responsible to inspiration. The Diaphragmrelaxes and moves up, The intercostal muscles relaxes and the rib cage...
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