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Biology
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How does a deletion of a base in the DNA base sequence lead to a mutated protein?

It is important to note that bases on the DNA (and mRNA) are read in separate sets of 3s along a DNA/(mRNA) stand (this is called a triplet code in DNA, or the codon in mRNA). So, if a base is deleted,...

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Answered by Febi S. Biology tutor
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What are the events in the cardiac cycle?

The cardiac cycle is the series of events that leads to blood being pumped to the lungs and around the body.

The cycle begins with the SAN (sino-atrial node). This is the hearts 'pacemake...

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Answered by Thomas C. Biology tutor
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What is magnification of a microscope vs. the resolution?

Magnification

The magnification is how much bigger a sample object appears under the microscope than it does in real life. 

Sometimes the total magnification may depe...

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Answered by Sophie S. Biology tutor
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What effect would a CO2 build up in the blood have on the body?

Firstly, describe the series of reactions that CO2 goes through when in the blood

1) CO2 reacts wih water in the blood to form carbonic acid H2CO3

2) H2CO3 dissociates to fo...

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Answered by Millie P. Biology tutor
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What is respiration and why is it needed?

Respiration is the process of using energy stored in complex organic molecules (such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins) to make ATP.

ATP (Adeno...

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Answered by Aneesh S. Biology tutor
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