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Explain what is meant when the genetic code is described as 'degenerate'.

DNA is made up of sequence of nucleotides ( a phosphate, a pentose sugar and nitrogenous base). It is the sequence of bases on the DNA strand that codes for proteins. A sequence of three bases is called a...

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How does a chemical synapse work?

Let's consider a synapse between an axon and a dendrite. To illustrate that an action potential is transmitted from the axon to the dendrite, the last portion of the axon, coming in contact with the dendr...

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Differentiate, y = 2x^3 + 2/x + 3

Differentiate by multiply by the power and then minus 1 from the power. Use the rule: y= ax^b -> dy/dx = abx^(b-1)

dy/dx = 3 x 2x^(3-1) + -1 x 2x^(-1-1) + 0 dy/dx = 6x^2 - 2x^-2

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Answered by Claudia H. Maths tutor
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What constitutes a perfect essay?

It is essential that you read the question properly. By this I mean do not just glance over it and start your essay, you really need to get to grips with what the question is asking you to do. One techniq...

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Answered by Joel P. History tutor
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Simplify Fully: (b^6 x b^2) / b^4

Using indices rules: y^a x y^b = y^(a+b), y^a / y^b = y^(a-b) Simplifying the numerator: b^6 x b^2 = b^(6+2) = b^8 Simplifying the whole fraction: b^8 / b^4 = b^(8-4) = b^4 Fully simplified answer is b^...

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Answered by Claudia H. Maths tutor
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