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How Do Muscles Contract?
Muscle contraction occurs when actin and myosin filaments slide past each…
May 19, 2021
The Basics of Energy Production: Chemiosmosis
Chemiosmosis refers to the movement of ions across a semipermeable membrane…
May 7, 2021
The Basics of Energy Production: The Electron Transport Chain
The electron transport chain consists of four protein complexes that receive…
April 29, 2021
The Basics of Energy Production: Oxidative Phosphorylation
Oxidative phosphorylation is the final phase of cellular respiration. It…
April 19, 2021
The Basics of Energy Production: The Citric Acid Cycle
The citric acid cycle is the second phase of cellular respiration. It creates 2…
April 7, 2021
The Basics of Energy Production: Glycolysis
Glycolysis refers to breaking down glucose to produce energy. It is the first…