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Biology
A Level

Describe the process of translation in protein synthesis

- Following transcription, the mRNA (messenger RNA) leaves the nucleus via the nuclear pores and enters the cytoplasm. It then attaches to a ribo...

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Answered by Florence L. Biology tutor
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How does the Calvin Cycle in photosynthesis work?

If you recall the basic chemical equation for photosynthesis: CO2 + H2O --> O2 + Carbohydrate (with 6-Carbons)
​This is precisely what occurs during the calvin cycle. Carbon dioxide is fixated...

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Answered by Kartika A. Biology tutor
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Explain why biological enzymes would stop working at temperatures higher than 45 degrees Celcius.

1. Biological enzymes are proteins, meaning they have specific shapes depending on bond interactions.

2. The active site of the protein is specific to a ...

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Answered by Masood H. Biology tutor
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Why is ATP required for skeletal muscle contraction?

When muscles contract, the length of the sarcomere (distance between the Z-lines*) shortens. ATP is required for the process of cross-bridge cycling which enables the sarcomere to sho...

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Answered by Surina F. Biology tutor
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Describe the passive movement through diffusion and explain Fick's Law

Diffusion is the net passive movement of particles (atoms, ions or molecules) from a region in which they are in higher concentration to regions of lower concentration. It continues un...

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Answered by Zuzana B. Biology tutor
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