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How does DNA lead to the production of proteins?

Proteins are encoded by the information stored in the DNA genetic material. This happens in two stages: transcription and translation. During transcription, the DNA unravels and exposes it's sequence, allowi...
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Explain the process of translation for protein synthesis

Translation is the 2nd stage of protein synthesis, when the amino acids are assembled into a polypeptide. They are assembled into the sequence dictated by the sequence of codons on the mRNA (messenger RNA). ...
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Describe the differences in structure between an artery and a vein.

Blood is transported around the body by blood vessels. Arteries are responsible for carrying blood away from the heart, whilst veins are responsible for returning blood to the heart. Arteries and veins are b...
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How is DNA made into protein?

DNA is first transcribed into a messenger RNA molecule called mRNA, RNA is similar to DNA but contains Uracil instead of Thymine. RNA polymerase recruits nucleotides to build the mRNA molecule and binds them...
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How does the structure of a nucleotide contribute to the structure of DNA, and its function as a carrier of genetic information?

There are four DNA nucleotides: Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine and Guanine. They are each made up of a nitrogenous base, deoxyribose sugar, and a phosphate group, and the four nucleotides differ in the structure...
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