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How are signals transferred across a synapse?

The function of the synapse is to transfer electric activity from one cell to another. At chemical synapses, the presynaptic neuron is separated from the postsynaptic neuron by a synaptic cleft. Transmission...
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What is functional RNA?

Non-coding RNA.The sequence of Messenger RNA codes for a protein so is not functional RNA. However some RNA has catalytic function, such as ribosomal RNA, doesn't code for proteins so is functional RNA. Tran...
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What is meant by the term "degenerate" when describing DNA? Why does it occur and what are its implications for protein structure?

"Degenerate" refers to redundancy in the genetic code. Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, are encoded by codons of three nucleotide bases. Some amino acids are encoded by more than one c...
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Give 3 ways in which the properties of ATP make it a suitable source of energy in biological processes.

Break down involves a single reaction (speed) Energy is released in small, manageable amounts. Soluble
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What are the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

In the light-dependent reactions, a photon of light hits an electron located in the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast in photosystem II. This causes the electron to gain energy and jump to a higher energ...
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