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What is the difference between competetive and non-competetive inhibitors?

Competetive inhibitors are the same shape as the enzyme substrate. They bind directly to the active site of the enzyme, preventing the binding of the substrate. Therefore, if you increase the concentration o...
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Why does a higher temperature lead to a higher rate of reaction?

Heat is a form of energy - the more heat a particle has, the more energy it has, and so the faster it moves. This increases the number of collision is a set period of time, whilst also increasing the number ...
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How to differentiate the function f(x)= 3x^3 + 2x^-3 - x^(1/2) + 6?

Firstly the general formula you can use on each of the x terms in the polynomial you are trying to differentiate is; f(x)=x n then f '(x)=nx n-1 where any constant, c, will differentiate to give 0. This form...
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How should I annotate a poem?

It’s important to remember that there is no fixed way to annotate a poem, many people have different techniques and the best thing to do is to find the one that suits you. A well annotated poem will provide ...
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What is a biology interview at Oxford like?

It's not as scary as it seems! It's a good idea to look through your personal statement and make sure that you can talk well about anything you've mentioned in it, but don't be surprised if they don't ask yo...
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