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How does a point mutation in the gene coding for ATP synthase affect oxidative phosphorylation

In a point mutation, a single base is substituted, inserted, or deleted. This changes the sequence of amino acids in ATP synthase. This changes the tertiary structure of ATP synthase. ATP synthase is used in...
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Give a definition/explanation for the term 'phenotype'

A phenotype is the expression of the genetic constitution of an organism and how it interacts with the environment.
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Which of these nucleotide bases is NOT present in RNA: Cytosine, Thymine, Guanine, Adenine, Uracil

The correct answer is: Thymine.The four bases found in DNA molecules are Cytosine, Guanine, Adenine and Thymine but in RNA molecules, the Thymine base is replaced by Uracil.
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How does saltatory conduction work?

Most axons in the human nervous system are myelinated, meaning they are enclosed in a myelin sheath , a fatty deposit created and maintained by Schwann cells that acts as an electrical insulator . There are ...
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What is the difference between cyclic and non-cyclic photosynthesis?

These are the two types of photophosphorylation and they occur in the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis. We will start with non-cyclic photophosphorylation as this is the step we expect to see when the...
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