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Aspartic Acid and Proline are both part of the 20 basic amino acids. Describe their similarities and differences in terms of their properties.

As we know there are 20 fundamental amino acids used for protein synthesis. Both Aspartic Acid and Proline are such amino acids. They are composed of the typical amino acid carbon skeleton (R-CH-COOH) and...

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Could you explain the blood flow through the heart?

Deoxygenated blood enters through the right atrium from vena cava, moves through tricuspid valve into right ventricle. This moves up the pulmonary artery to the lungs and oxygenates.Oxygenated blood enter...

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Answered by Neel V. Biology tutor
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Describe the lytic pathway of a virus.

The lytic cycle is one of the two cycles of viral reproduction in host cells. 
Viruses cannot replicate outside a host, therefore virus binds to host cells. Adsorption and penetration

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Answered by Nisha G. Biology tutor
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Describe how a vaccine results in the production of antibodies against a disease causing organism.

The vaccine contains parts of the pathogen that are recognised by the immune system, these are called antigens. The antigen is recognised by innate immune cells such as macrophages that will engulf the pa...

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Answered by Anna C. Biology tutor
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Explain why dead plants decay faster in soil which earthworms inhabit compared to soil which lacks any earthworms.

Dead plants are able to decay faster in soil where earthworms live as earthworms disrupt the compact nature of the soil allowing more oxygen to reach the soil. This means there is more aerobic respiration...

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Answered by Aliah M. Biology tutor
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