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Describe the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins.

PrimaryThe amine group of one amino acid reacts with the carboxyl group of another during a condensation reaction to form a peptide bond. The products of this reaction are a dipept...

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What is the difference between DNA, mRNA and tRNA? and why are they different?

DNA, tRNA and mRNA are all essential macromolecular biological molecules involved in genetics and protein production. The two major categories of genetic molecules are DNA and RNA, with both tRNA and mRNA...

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Suggest advantages of asexual reproduction and explain advantages and sexual reproduction

Suggest advantages of asexual: Many offspring produced Genetically identical offspring produced Colonisation of a local areaExplain advantages ...

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What are the main components of an animal cell? What are their functions?

Cell membrane - semi-permeable barrier, allowing some substances in but not otherscytoplasm - material in the cell which contains dissolved salts, minerals and organelles. mitochondria - Where respiration...

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How do cell membranes form and what is their structure

The cell membrane consists of a phospholipid bilayer. Phospholipids are molecules with a hydrophilic (water loving) tail. And a hydrophobic (water repelling) tail. The cell environme...

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