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Describe 2 ways mutations can occur

• DNA not copied properly before cell division: mistakes in copying; small errors - gene/point mutations • Chromosomes damaged/break: usually repair; but may repair incorrectly - large changes in may genes -...
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Answered by Jake C. • Biology tutor
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State what is meant by resonance and provide some examples where it is crucial.

Resonance is where a system is forced to oscillate at a frequency close or at its natural frequency. The result of the forced oscillation produces a maximum energy transfer and, therefore, a large increase i...
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What is the difference between "ser" and "estar"?

Both "ser" and "estar" mean "to be". However they both have different purposes in Spanish. "Ser" is the verb used to to denote a permanent state of being, whilst &quot...
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Messenger RNA (mRNA) is used during translation to form polypeptides. Describe how mRNA is produced in the nucleus.

Messenger RNA is produced via the process of transcription. DNA is transcribed into mRNA using RNA polymerase. First, the double helix structure of the DNA unravels, and the hydrogen bonds break between the ...
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What is the Price Elasticity of Demand?

The price elasticity of demand (PED) measures the responsiveness of demand to a change in price. It is calculated by dividing the percentage change in quantity demand by the percentage change in price. Price...
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Answered by Jamie B. • Economics tutor
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