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Based on structure, how is an enzyme's function affected by amino acids?

An enzyme is a type of protein, and proteins are made up of amino acids. The sequence of amino acids determines the shape of the enzyme, which in turns controls which substrates will or won't fit into the...

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Answered by Chester C. Biology tutor
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Explain what autosomal linkage is

An autosomal linkage is when there are two gene loci found on the same autosomal chromosome, so they are quite likely to be inherited together.
Vocabulary:Gene loci: The position of a gene on a chro...

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Answered by Yasmin C. Biology tutor
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Describe the changes in pupil size when light is shined into the eye. Explain why this happens.

The pupil constricts (becomes smaller) to decrease the light entering the eye. This prevents damage to the eye.

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Answered by Melissa K. Biology tutor
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how does oxidative phosphorylation work in aerobic respiration

So this part is the last stage of respiration and you will probably ask yourself whats the point of all the NADH and FADH produced during the previous reactions ie Glycolysis producing (per glucose molecu...

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Answered by Negin M. Biology tutor
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Describe the difference between genotype and phenotype and give an example of where two different genetoypes may give rise to the same phenotype.

A genotype refers to the combination of alleles present that give rise to a certain characteristic.A phenotype refers to the actual physical characteristic as it is seen.An example would be whereby a flow...

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Answered by Niamh M. Biology tutor
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