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Describe how mRNA is produced in the nucleus of a cell

mRNA is a molecule produced in the process of transcription, the first stage of protein synthesis from a DNA molecule. First, DNA Helicase, an enzyme, is used to break the hydrogen bonds holding the doubl...

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Describe what is meant by the term mutualistic symbiotic relationship and provide an example of one.

A mutualistic symbiotic relationship is a relationship between 2 different species where both species benefit. For example, the relationship between a plant and its pollinators is a mutualistic symbiotic ...

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What is heredity? How is it related to inheritance?

Heredity is the process of genetic inheritance, where genetic information is passed from parents to their offspring. This information is in the form of de-oxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which is stored in the...

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Describe how living plants are involved in the carbon cycle. (4 marks)

Living plants take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. They take in this carbon to make protein. They respire which releases carbon dioxide. they provide food for animals. They store/lock up carbon.

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How is DNA linked to protein synthesis? Why does mutations in DNA have serious implications on protein synthesis?

DNA is the genetic code of an individual, this has been assembled from the contributions of your maternal and paternal gamete genomes. When a gene is being expressed, a polymerase transcribes a copy in th...

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