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Starting with mRNa in the cytoplasm, describe how translation leads to the production of a polypeptide ( without including transcription or slicing)

Once the mRNA is in the cytoplasm the smaller ribosomal subunit will connect to it. It will then slide in the 5' to 3' until it reaches the initialization codon ( AUG), once this happens the TRNA that ca...

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Should I include an inspirational quote as the first line of my personal statement?

I would personally refrain from using 'inspirational quotes' within personal statements, they are most probably used by many university applicants and may lead to a negative first impression from the read...

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A restaurant can be hired out for children's parties, and the cost is shown by the formula "Cost = (£13.50 x number of children) + £23". What is the cost for 8 children?

Cost = (13.50 x number of children) + 23.Cost = (13.50 x 8) + 23.BIDMAS. Brackets first.Cost = 108 + 23 = £131.

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Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of fracking.

Fracking is a process which extracts natural gas efficiently, reducing our dependency on coal as an energy resource. However, the fluid used within the process is toxic and can contaminate air and water s...

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After one molecule of oxygen has bound to Haemoglobin, it is easier for a second molecule of oxygen to bind. Explain Why?

Binding of the first molecule of oxygen changes the tertiary/quarternary structure of Haemoglobin - this can be referred to as a conformational shift. This change in structure then exposes another binding...

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