... cell, the membrane of organelles such as lysosomes and peroxisomes, enclose vesicles so as to prevent the entrance of and degradation of the cytosol by it's contents. Hydrophobic substrates and products are also kept away from other water molecules. Another contributing factor to the improved efficiency of the cell is the presence of embedded enzymes in organelle membranes. These enzymes mediate ... chemical reactions more efficiently as the diffusion of products and substrates is reduced from three dimensions to two dimensions. A third advantageous aspect of compartmentalisation in the...

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... active against gastro-intestinal infections, diabetes, haemophilia and arthritis. Biotechnology is also used in industry, living organisms or the substances they produce are used to create or modify products. Remediation of environmental products is an industrial process that uses naturally occurring bacteria, yeast and fungi to degrade toxic substances so that they are no longer harmful or less harmful. Like most processes ... ...

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