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Describe how DNA is well-adapted to being a molecule for conserved information storage

DNA is a long, large molecule, which allows a lot of information to be stored within in. It has a sugar-phosphate backbone, which protects it from physical and chemical damage as the phospho-diester linkages...
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Describe how ACh transmits nerve impulses across Cholinergic Synapse

1.AP arrives at the presynaptic neurone2.AP stimulates voltage gated Ca ion channels to open3.Increased permeability of Ca ion channels causes synaptic vesicles to fuse with presynaptic membrane4. Exocytosis...
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Describe the process of transcription in detail (6 marks)

Transcription is the process by which a section of DNA acts as a template for the creation of a complementary mRNA strand. mRNA is needed for the creation of a polypeptide. An enzyme called DNA helicase bind...
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Describe and explain the differences in the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems tend to have opposite effects on the organs which are innervated by their nerves. The Sympathetic NS innervates organs via the sympathetic chain and the pa...
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How does oxidative phosphorylation produce ATP?

Oxidative phosphorylation requires the electron carrier system; comprised of four protein complexes (complexes I - IV) as well as the enzyme ATPase. These are intrinsic enzymes that line the inner mitochondr...
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