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Why does a mutation in the genetic code change the structure of a haemoglobin molecule?

The mutation alters the base sequence which therefore changes the sequence of Amino Acids coded for (the primary structure). Now the sequence of Amino Acids has been changed when bonds form and folding occur...
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Answered by Harry M. • Biology tutor
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If I buy a dress at 30% off the original price and I pay £40. How much was the dress originally?

I like to address this question by using similar fractions. That is to say x/y=2x/2y X over y is the same as 2x over 2y In this example we are asked what the full price of the dress is, as in what 100% of th...
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Answered by Lauren R. • Maths tutor
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How do you conjugate a verb in the present tense?

It all depends on the infinitive verb ending. For regular verbs; if it ends in -er: 1) Remove the -er from the end of the verb 2) Add the following verb endings, depending on the pronoun, je: -e, tu: -es, il...
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Answered by Minnie H. • French tutor
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A right angled triangle with sides 7cm and 11cm, find the hypotenuse

General rule for any right angled triangle: a^2+b^2=c^2, with a and b being the shorter sides and c being the hypotenuse (the longest side). Using the equation: a=7 and b = 11 and c=hypotenuse we want to fin...
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Answered by Gwen F. • Maths tutor
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What's the difference between 'tous' and 'tout'?

The main thing to remember here is that what's basically one word can be used in different forms - as an adjective, noun or even adverb. The most common ones are adjective and noun, so that's what we'll cove...
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Answered by Sophia M. • French tutor
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