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Outline the first three levels of protein structure, including the types of bonding within each

The primary structure of a protein is its amino acid sequence which is determined by the base sequence of the gene which codes for the protein. Secondary structures include alpha-helicies and beta-pleated...

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What is the 'lagging strand' in DNA replication, and how is it different from the 'leading strand'?

The lagging strand in DNA replication is the strand of the double-stranded DNA molecule that has to be synthesised discontinuously. This is because the two strands of DNA molecules are antiparallel, so r...

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I know all the theory, but I can never score well with the essay questions in paper 2. Why?

As you've probably noticed, the mark scheme is incredibly specific about the terminology that you use. You could describe the process of, say, endocytosis, to great accuracy, but if you don't use the exac...

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Answered by Amy W. Biology tutor
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Explain how proteins act as enzymes, including control by feedback inhibition in allosteric enzymes [9 marks]

The following answers this past exam question. Test your understanding by defining all the CAPITALISED words. Enzymes are GLOBULAR PROTEINS, which contain an active site to which the substrate binds. The ...

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What evidence is there for evolution?

For IB Biology, there are three types of evidence for evolution you need to know: fossils, selective breeding and homologous structures.

Fossils are preserved remains or traces of organisms from th...

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