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Two proteins have the same number and type of amino acids but different tertiary structures. Explain why.

The order of the amino acids (primary structure) in the two proteins may be different. This can result in ionic, hydrogen and disulphide bonds to form in different locations in each protein. Such differen...

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Explain how restriction endonucleases are used to form recombinant DNA plasmids.

Endonucleases cut DNA at palindromic sites producing 'sticky ends'. The endonuclease cuts the plasmid DNA and the DNA to be inserted at the same palindromic site. The sticky ends of the plasmid DNA and th...

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Describe the mass flow hypothesis of translocation.

Photosynthesis occurs in the leaf (source), making sugars: fructose and glucose. These are converted to sucrose and are actively transported into the phloem (sieve tube element) by companion cells. The in...

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Describe the structure of proteins

Proteins are polymers of Aminoacids. Aminoacids are joined in condensation reactions (water is eliminated) by peptide bonds. The primary structure is the order of aminoacids in the protein, while the seco...

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Describe the process of DNA replication?

The DNA replication is a process in which double stranded DNA molecule is divided into two daughter copies during cell division (mitosis). The replication of DNA takes in stages by semi conservative metho...

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