muscle contraction

How Do Muscles Contract?

Muscle contraction occurs when actin and myosin filaments slide past each…


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anaerobic respiration, chemiosmosis

The Basics of Energy Production: Chemiosmosis

Chemiosmosis refers to the movement of ions across a semipermeable membrane…


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electron transport chain

The Basics of Energy Production: The Electron Transport Chain

The electron transport chain consists of four protein complexes that receive…


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oxidative phosphorylation, energy metabolism

The Basics of Energy Production: Oxidative Phosphorylation

Oxidative phosphorylation is the final phase of cellular respiration. It…


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the citric acid cycle

The Basics of Energy Production: The Citric Acid Cycle

The citric acid cycle is the second phase of cellular respiration. It creates 2…


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the sports edu, glycolysis

The Basics of Energy Production: Glycolysis

Glycolysis refers to breaking down glucose to produce energy. It is the first…


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