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Describe the process of translation

Translation is one of the main processes of the Central Dogma of Biology. Once the DNA has been transformed to RNA, the RNA goes through the splicing process. The spliced isoform then goes through the pr...

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Answered by Athanasia Y. Biology tutor
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Explain three ways in which the structure of the xylem vessels makes them well-adapted to their function.

The end walls are removed from each end, forming an uninterrupted tube, so water can pass through easily.Their walls are thickened with a woody substance called lignin, w...

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Answered by Hannah W. Biology tutor
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Explain why a person who has cystic fibrosis may have more lung infections than a person who does not have cystic fibrosis

People with cystic fibrosis have a faulty gene which means they produce excess amounts of mucus. Lots of this mucus is produced in the airways and tends to build up in the lungs. The function of mucus is ...

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Answered by Tochi D. Biology tutor
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Describe the generation of action potentials in neurons.

When the neuron is stimulated, it causes rapid depolarisation of the cell surface membrane. This will not generate an action potential unless it is large enough to exceed the threshold potential...

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Answered by Howard R. Biology tutor
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Why is water being a solvent important?

dilute harmful substancestransport in bloodstream and plantsfor metabolic reactions to occurseparation of substancesabsorption of ions etc.

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