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What's the difference between "brain cells" and "neurons"?

Neurons can sometimes be referred to as brain cells however this might not be true. Brain is made up of a number of different types of cells such as epithelial...

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What is the difference between sympatric and allopatric forms of speciation?

Speciation refers to an evolutionary process of organisms by which over the period of time members of one population evolve to become new species. There are two...

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Explain the importance of dialysis fluid containing no urea and normal plasma levels of salt, glucose and minerals.

Dialysis is a treatment given to patients whose kidneys are not working at all- Kidney Failure. Basic principle on which a dialysis machine works is maintenance...

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can you explain the process of muscle contraction

Muscles consist of fibers that are called myofibrils that are made up of many repeating units called sarcomeres. Each sarcomere is composed of two integral prot...

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What makes the alveolus adapted for efficient gas exchange?

Alveoli are present in a large amount at the end of terminal bronchioles. They act as a site for gas exchange between lungs and blood, where oxygen and carbon d...

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Explain how proteins are synthesised through the processes of transcription and translation.

Proteins are synthesised through the concept of central dogma. The central dogma states that first the DNA is converted into mRNA by transcription, and then by...

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Compare and contrast the structure and properties of phospholipids with those of triglycerides.

The similarities and differences between phospholipids and triglycerides are explained below:

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Describe the main differences between mitosis and meiosis

There are two different types of cell division.

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Describe how an action potential is generated.

Action potential comprises of four major stages 

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Explain how blood glucose concentration is controlled in the body

Blood glucose level is maintained with the help of two most important hormones

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