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Explain the process of translation of proteins in a ribosome.

Translation is the process by which mRNA strands are converted into polypeptides that can be used within the cell or released from the cell in order to carry out specific functions. There are four stages to ...
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Discuss the differences between DNA and RNA. (4 pts)

Although DNA and RNA are practically identical, there are a few key differences between the two molecules. Function: DNA stores long-term genetic information and transmits genetic information to make new org...
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Please explain patterns of sex linked genetic inhertitance and mention one or more examples of sex linked diseases

Some chromosomes not linked to sexual function are located on the sex chromosomes (X and Y). The Y chromosome is significantly shorter (50 million bp) than the X chromosome (153 million bp), thus the Y chrom...
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Explain the significance of complementary base pairing in DNA to transcription and translation.

Complementary base pairing conserves information from DNA to polypeptides . This is because adenine always pairs up with thymine and guanine pairs up with cytosine. Complementary base pairing allows RNA nucl...
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What are the differences between DNA and RNA

There are 4 main differences, the first being that DNA is in a double helix structure much like two pieces of string wrapped together. RNA, on the other hand, is single-stranded. The second difference is in ...
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