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What is transcription?

Transcription is the process of sections of DNA being converted into mRNA (messenger RNA) that occurs in the nucleus of a cell. DNA is made up of a template strand and a coding strand whi...

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Answered by Carolina M. Biology tutor
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How is an action potential formed when the neurone is stimulated?

When the neurone is stimulated, the Na+ channels open to allow influx of sodium ions down its electrochemical gradient. This makes the inside of the cell less negative. When threshold voltage (-55m...

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Answered by Ismael C. Biology tutor
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Describe the benedicts test for non reducing sugars

  1. heat with HCl 2) neutralise with NAHCO3 3) add benedicts soln and gently heat in a water bath 4) if the soln changes colour from blue to a brick red precipitate, then non reducing sugars were involv...
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Answered by Sagar S. Biology tutor
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During the redox reaction in glycolysis, which molecule acts as the oxidising agent?

The oxidation of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P), a three-carbon sugar, yields energy. In this oxidation, electrons and H+ are transferred to NAD+, forming NADH, and a phosphate group is attached to the ...

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Why is internal temperature regulation an important homeostasis?

Internal temperature of your body must be tighly controlled. The key processes of your body are driven by enzymatic activity and there is an optimal temperature at which these operate. If body temperature...

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