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What's the difference between genetic code, genetic material and genetic information?

Genetic code is a set of rules which lead to a translation of information kept in the sequence of DNA on to the sequence of proteins. Genetic code is based on the three-base long codons which code for dif...

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Please describe the structure of a plant cell, and illustrate two ways it can communicate with its neighbors.

Plant cells are eukaryotic cells, which mean they organize their genetic material in a nucleus. Plant cells contain different types of organelles that carry out different functions, including mitochondria...

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State the 4 stages of mitosis (2 marks)

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase and Telophase

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Explain the four stages of mitosis ( 8 marks).

DNA is replicated in interphase. 1) Prophase is first stage. Nuclear envelope breaks down and chromosomes condense and free in cytoplasm. Centrioles move to opposite ends of cell to form network of fibres...

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Describe transcription:

DNA Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix and the hydrogen bonds break.1 strand of exposed nucleotides acts as a base.RNA polymerase assembles RNA nucleotides across from the complementary nucleotides of ...

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