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Explain how DNA is converted into protein in eukaryotes.

DNA is a nucleic store of genetic information in eukaryotes. It consists of a combination of four different nucleobases; adenine, cytosine, guanine and thymine (abbreviated to A, C, G and T respectively). So...
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Answered by Martin F. • Biology tutor
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What should I do if I re-read my last paragraph and realise I have moved 'off topic' from the original question?

This is a very common occurence, one which can be rectified relatively easily as long as you realise before the end of the paper. In such cases re-reading the paragraph you have just written can actually tri...
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How does a mass spectrometer work?

A mass spectrometer is an important analytical instrument which scientists can use to identify the amount and type of different chemicals in a substance. In this explanation I’ll go through how the mass spec...
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Answered by Michael L. • Chemistry tutor
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How do I prove that an irrational number is indeed irrational?

[NOTE: An irreducible fraction (or fraction in lowest terms) is a fraction in which the numerator and denominator are integers that have no other common divisors than 1.] Given that p is a prime, positive in...
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Answered by Liam D. • Maths tutor
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How do I rationalise the denominator of a fraction which consists of surds?

[ Recall: the numerator of a fraction is the top number; the denominator refers to the bottom number. A surd is an irrational number, e.g. √3, √5, etc.]Given the following fraction:(a+√b)/(c-√b), where a,b a...
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Answered by Liam D. • Maths tutor
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