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Why is DNA replication called semi-conservative replication?

Semi-conservative replication refers to replication of DNA in which the newly produced DNA molecules will contain 1 strand from the original DNA and a another strand that had been newly synthesised. In or...

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Answered by Awais A. Biology tutor
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Describe the sliding filament theory.

The sliding filament theory demonstrates how the muscles in our body contract. As a signal reaches the neuromuscular junction (motor end plate), neurotransmitters such as Acetylcholine will diffuse across...

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Answered by Rithvik G. Biology tutor
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What is the structure of a protein?

Structure of the protein is easier to understand if we start from the beginning and gradually build up our knowledge. Firstly, proteins are made of amino acids. Each amino acid is made of a central carbon...

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Answered by Daria S. Biology tutor
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Why do chemical impulses only go in one direction across a synapse?

Ca2+ channels are only in the membrane of the presynaptic neuron. ACh-containing vesicles are only within the presynaptic neuron. (ACh only produced within the presynaptic neuron, has choline and acetyl)A...

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Answered by Reiss C. Biology tutor
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In what ways can a point mutation affect the protein encoded for by a gene?

Point mutations can affect a protein in various ways, depending on the type of point mutation that has occurred. Substitution mutations can be silent, causing no change in...

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Answered by Ryan M. Biology tutor
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