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Transcription is where mRNA is produced by RNA polymerase from DNA templates.In eukaryotes, the DNA is first transcribed as pre-mRNA, which is then modified to give RNA. In prokaryotes the DNA is transcri...

A Genotype is a group of genes in your DNA responsible for certain traits. Whereas the Phenotype is a difference in the physical trait seen by an observer.

The pancreas is a gland consisting of both exocrine and endocrine tissue. It is responsible for secreting enzymes which are involved in the homeostatic control of blood glucose. In between sections of exo...

In the heart there are 4 chambers; the upper 2 chambers are called the atria and the bottom two chambers are called the ventricles. The right and the left side of the heart are separated by the interventr...

That depends on whether there is light available. Plants are always respiring, day and night, as it provides them with the energy (in the form of ATP) required to survive. During the day however, when the...