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What is the difference between respiration and breathing?

Respiration is the biochemical breakdown of glucose in the cell to prouce energy in a usable form of ATP (the body's energy currency). Respiration can be in the presence of oxygen (aerobic) or without oxygen...
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How are the alveoli adapted to allow efficient gas exchange within the lungs?

The efficiency of gas exchange across a surface is determined by Fick's Law. Fick's Law states that, for the diffusion of a gas to be efficient, three conditions should be met. Firstly, the surface area of t...
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Chlorophyll b, chlorophyll a and carotene are all key pigments in the photorespiration process. a) Explain the role of pigments in the production of ATP [3], b) Explain the role of ATP in the cellular processes of plants [1], Why is it advantageous for pl

Q: Chlorophyll b, chlorophyll a and carotene are all key pigments in the photorespiration process. a) Explain the role of pigments in the production of ATP [3], b) Explain the role of ATP in the cellular pro...
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What is the role of the kidney in water homeostasis?

The kidney has several functions, but in this short paragraph I am going to explain about it's principal function- controlling water levels in the body. Imagine you are in a desert and you have not had a dri...
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I'm confused in the difference between the cell wall and the cell membrane?

Good question. It's quite common to get both terms confused and they're both refering to a protective component of the cell. The best way to remember it is, that the membrane is present in all cell types and...
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