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What are the key features of eukaryote DNA?

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a doubled-stranded helix made up of nucleotides. Each nucleotide has one of four bases attached to it. The bases of the nucleotides of one strand base pair to the complim...

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Answered by Jess T. Biology tutor
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What is the Hardy-Weiberg principle? How do I use the calculations? What are the limitations?

The Hardy-Weinberg principle is used in population genetics. Population genetics is the study of allele frequencies in populations and how they change over time. There are 2 equation used in the H...

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Answered by Jessica L. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?

Diffusion is a passive process whereby molecules move from areas of high to areas of low concentration, down the concentration gradient. Osmosis is also a passive process however only refers to movement o...

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Answered by Roisin N. Biology tutor
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Describe similarities and difference between plant and Aminal cells

Similarities both are eukaryotic cells and therefore have a nucleus they both have cell membranes which can control what enters and exit the cell they both contains cytoplasm - this is where reactions is ...

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Answered by Sara B. Biology tutor
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Maltase is an enzyme found in the body that breaks down maltose. Explain why maltase can only catalyse this reaction?

All enzymes have active sites which are highly specific to their role within the body- the active site being the part of the enzyme in which the enzyme and the substrate (the thing it is reacting with) in...

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Answered by Johanna H. Biology tutor
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