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Describe the process of genetic engineering and give an example of something this can be used to produce.

Genetic engineering is a biotechnology technique where DNA from one organism is transferred to another organism. The reason we use this technique is so the organism that receives DNA becomes genet...

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Answered by Michael C. Biology tutor
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A mutation of a tumour suppressor gene can result in the formation of a tumour. Explain how. Not all mutations to the gene result in a tumour. Explain how.

To answer this two-part question students must be able to understand two concepts: what a gene can do; and what constitutes a gene.

For the first part, a mutation in the genetic code of the tumour ...

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Answered by Luke Y. Biology tutor
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What is the role of phospholipids present in cell membranes?

So if we start off by looking at the structure of a typical phospholipid inside a cell membrane, we can see that it is made up of two components: a hydrophilic phosphate head, which means it is 'water lov...

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Answered by Shraya P. Biology tutor
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Describe the structure of the blastocyst

• Structure formed after multiple cell divisions of zygote. • Inner cell mass (ICM) - forms the embryo. • The outer layer - trophoblast. This layer surrounds the inner cell mass and a fluid-filled cavity ...

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Answered by Jake C. Biology tutor
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Describe IVF

• Ovulation stimulated by hormones at spec dose to cause follicles to develop simultaneously• Oocytes collected from female using tube inserted through vagina into oviducts - ultrasound used; semen collec...

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Answered by Jake C. Biology tutor
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