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There are four stages of mitosis:
prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase.

1) Prophase
Chromatin into chromoso...

Although DNA and RNA are practically identical, there are a few key differences between the two molecules. Function: DNA stores long-term genetic information and transmits genetic information to ma...

Haemoglobin acts as the Oxygen transportation system for the body. It is comprised of 4 polypeptide chains (quaternary protein structure) and each chain has an attached haem group. Each haem group allows ...

Glycogen is a polysaccharide of alpha glucose, joined together by glycosidic bonds which provide a branched structure.

Mitosis is used for asexual reproduction and produces 2 identical daughter cells which will have the smallest number of chromosomes as the parent cell, whereas meiosis is used in sexual reproduction and ...