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The pancreas contains areas called the islets of Langerhans. What are the two types of cells in this area and what hormone does each produce?

The islets of Langerhans contain alpha and beta cells. Alpha cells produce and secrete glucagon. Beta cells produce and secrete insulin.
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Explain the process of transcription.

Transcription is the process by which a complementary mRNA copy is made of the specific region of the DNA molecule which codes for a polypeptide (about 17 base pairs). A specific region of the DNA molecule, ...
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Describe the process of eukaryotic DNA replication

DNA helicase unzips and unwinds the DNA double helix by breaking hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs. This exposes the bases on two strands creating template strands. Free floating nucleotides ar...
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what is respiration

Respiration is a chemical reaction which takes place in living cells. It uses oxygen from the air and glucose from food to release energy to allow our body to function. Carbon dioxide and water are also made...
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What does ELISA measure?

ELISA, an acronym for enzyme linken immunoabsorbant assay, is a means of measuring the amount of a specific antibody in serum through treating a 96 well plate with antigens that stick well to the plastic wal...
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