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What are is the function of a ribosomes and what is it made from?

Ribosomes translate (read) messenger RNA to produce specific polypeptide chains (proteins). 

The Ribosome itself is made up rRNA which forms the structures which re...

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Answered by Rosewan A. Biology tutor
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How does a vaccine prevent infection?

When vaccine is given small amounts of the dead or inactive pathogen are inserted in to the blood, this activates the body's white blood cells which then produce antibodies. These antibodies destroy the d...

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Answered by Rosie B. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration?

Respiration is the process by which the body creates energy by breaking down nutrients. This can either happen in the presence of oxygen, or without it. The key difference between the two processes are...

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Answered by Alex W. Biology tutor
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What are the similarities and differences between animal and plant cells?

Similarities:

Both have a nucleus

Both have cytoplasm

Both have a cell membrane

Both contain mitochondria

Both con...

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Answered by Phoebe W. Biology tutor
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A walker falls through thin ice into very cold water. What does the body do to stop the core body temperature from falling too quickly?

The walker's body will do three things to help slow the decrease in core body temperature. The first is the walker will begin to shiver. Shivering is the spasming of muscles, the muscles as they work g...

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Answered by Jack T. Biology tutor
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