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Explain how transcription of genes occurs

Transcription occurs in the nucleus of the cell.The enzyme DNA helicase catalyses the 'unzipping' or splitting of the two DNA chains in the region of the gene by catalysing the breaking of the hydrogen bo...

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Answered by Vanessa T. Biology tutor
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Describe the tertiary structure of a polypeptide

Tertiary polypeptide structure is overall 3 dimensional shape of protein which forms as a result of amino acid R group interactions such as ionic salt interactions and disulphide bridges. These interactio...

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Answered by Sam M. Biology tutor
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Explain and define the roles of producers, primary, secondary and tertiary consumers, and decomposers

Every organism has a tropic relationship in a food chain. Producers are at the bottom of the food chain and they are autotrophs, meaning they get their nutrition through sunlight via photosynthesis, for e...

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Answered by Jessica B. Biology tutor
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How are proteins made in the cell?

Protein is transcribed from messenger RNA (mRNA) by ribosomes on the rough endoplasmic reticulum or ribosomes in the cytoplasm. This detects the start codon and moves along the mRNA 'reading' the bases on...

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Answered by Jessica B. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

These are the two branches of the autonomic nervous system, which we have no conscious control of. The sympathetic system is responsible for 'fight and flight' responses, preparing the body for exercise o...

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Answered by James B. Biology tutor
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