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Explain why a genetic fingerprint is unique to every individual

The genetic fingerprint is differentiated based on the differing lengths of short tandem repeats (STRs) between genes. Everyone has different lengths of STRs so when their DNA is hydrolysed by restriction...

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Answered by Solomon B. Biology tutor
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What causes the surface tension of water?

Water molecules are dipolar - they have both positively charged and negatively charged regions due to differences in the electronegativity of atoms (this is how strongly they attract electrons). This prop...

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Answered by Hannah C. Biology tutor
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Describe the process of transcription for a gene

DNA Helicase unwinds double helix by breaking hydrogen bonds where the gene is located.The single stranded part of the helix will act as template strand for RNA.Free floating nucleotides will attach to co...

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Answered by Emir S. Biology tutor
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List three differences and three similarities between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

Prokaryotic cells:-contain naked DNA-contain 70S ribosomes-Are much smaller than eukaryotic cellsEukaryotic cells:-Have compartmentalisation-Contain mitochondria / chloroplasts-Contain 80s ribosomesSimila...

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Answered by Beatriz L. Biology tutor
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Explain how can barren land be made habitable in reference to succession.

Prior to the formation to any ecosystem, the area can be defined as barren and without the ability to support large species flora or fauna. For an ecosystem to form the area must first be made habitable, ...

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Answered by Dylan T. Biology tutor
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