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Describe the genetic code and its relationship to polypeptides and proteins. (5 points) (PAPER 2 QUESTION BIOLOGY SL)

Sequential answer: 1. What is the genetic code? sets of 3 nucleotides/sets of bases which are called codons (1 point). 2. Which are the bases? bases include adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine in DNA / ad...
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Define active transport.

Active transport uses energy in the form of ATP hydrolysis to move a molecule against its concentration gradient.
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What are the enzymes involved in the process of DNA replication?

DNA Helicase - unwinds and unzips the DNA double helix by breaking the hydrogen bonds DNA Gyrase - this helps to stabilise the single strands Single-Strand Binding Proteins - these proteins, though not exact...
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Could you help me to understand how DNA replication works?

In order to answer your question let's separate replication process into steps. Step 1: Unwinding of double-stranded DNA The first step of DNA replication involves binding of helicase enzyme that unwinds and...
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Explain the process of DNA replication in prokaryotes.

Replication involves the synthesis of the leading and lagging strand which occur in a 5' to 3' direction. First helicase unwinds the DNA strand, while topoisomerase relieves the strain created by the unwindi...
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