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What are the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Prokaryotic cells are smaller and less complex than Eukaryotic cells. Bacterial cells are prokaryotic, whereas plant and animal cells are eukaryotic. In terms of structure, there are three key differences be...
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Briefly outline the process of translation in animal cells.

Translation is the process by which polypeptide chains are built, subsequently forming proteins destined to perform a variety of functions in the body. It involves 3 main steps: initiation, elongation, and t...
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What does an oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve show?

An oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve shows how saturated haemoglobin gets with oxygen at different partial pressures. The beginning of the curve starts off shallow, this is due to the tight quarternary s...
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What are the similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells? State the name and the function of structures found exclusively in eukaryotes.

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have a nucleus which is responsible for controlling cellular activity.Both cell types also have ribosomes which produce proteins and both are bound by a cell membrane.Eu...
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What is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?

Diffusion is the passive movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration,whereas osmosis is the passive movement of solutes from an area of low concentration to an ar...
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