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Biology
A Level

Describe and explain what happens to enzyme activity as the pH is decreased below the optimum pH.

Describe: As the pH decreases below the optimum, enzyme activity also decreases. Explain: As pH decreases, the concentration of hydrogen ions increases (the environment becomes more acidic). Enzymes are p...

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Answered by Emma R. Biology tutor
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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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What are enzymes and how do they work?

You might have heard enzymes referred to as 'biological catalysts'. This means, just like a catalyst you might add to a reaction in a chemistry practical, these proteins function to speed up reactions in ...

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Answered by Bethany D. Biology tutor
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How can I improve my exam technique?

A common problem amongst Biology students is the difficulty in knowing the content well, but not being able to translate this knowledge into marks when it comes to the exam. Your exam technique is vitally...

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Answered by Lucy D. Biology tutor
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