Explanation

• Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell.
• They read genetic instructions (mRNA) and assemble amino acids into proteins.
• They can be found free in the cytoplasm or attached to rough ER.
• They are made of RNA and proteins.
• They are present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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Explanation

• A velocity–time graph shows how velocity changes with time.
• The slope gives acceleration.
• The area under the graph represents motion covered.
• It connects velocity with displacement.

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Explanation

• Enzymes sometimes need a non-protein component to function properly.
• This non-protein part is called a cofactor.
• If it is loosely attached, it can easily separate from the enzyme.
• Cofactors help enzymes carry out biochemical reactions.
• They may be inorganic ions or organic molecules.

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Explanation

• Animal cells do not have chloroplasts, as they are not capable of photosynthesis.
• Animal cells also do not have a cell wall, unlike plant cells and some other organisms.

The components of an animal cell:

• Cell Membrane
• Cytoplasm
• Small Vacuole
• Nucleus
• Chromosomes

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Explanation

• Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell.
• They are the site of cellular respiration, where glucose is converted into ATP (energy).
• Mitochondria have a double membrane and their own DNA and ribosomes.
• They provide energy for all cell activities.

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Explanation

Explanation

Oxidation is the chemical process of:

• Losing electrons
• Oxidation state increases
• Always paired with reduction (together form redox)
• Reducing agent gets oxidized (it gives up the electrons)

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Reduction:

• Gain electrons
• Oxidation state lowers
• Always paired with oxidation (redox)
• Oxidizing agent gets reduced

Explanation

The kidney is the primary organ responsible for filtering blood in the human body.

Each kidney contains approximately one million microscopic units called nephrons

They actively remove metabolic wastes (such as urea and creatinine)

Explanation

Chromosomes are made up of:

• Nucleic acid (DNA or RNA)
• Proteins (histones and non-histone proteins)

A chromosome is made up of proteins and DNA organized into genes.

Each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes.