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How are epigenetics involved in regulating gene expression?

Epigenetic control of gene expression involves mechanisms that do not alter the sequence of DNA itself. External factors acting upon cells translate their signals via cascades to the nucleus, where they ...

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Answered by Harry H. Biology tutor
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What's the difference between the 'lock and key' and 'induced fit' models for enzymes?

The lock and key hypothesis suggests that the enzyme has a fixed shape/structure and the substrate has to fit into this exactly for catalysis to occur. The induced fit hypothesis is different in that it s...

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Answered by Harriet W. Biology tutor
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What steps occur during glycolysis?

Glycolysis is a metabolic process that takes place in the cytoplasm of a cell and occurs in both aerobic and anaerobic respiration pathways. One six-carbon compound is converted into two three-day on mol...

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Answered by Isabelle S. Biology tutor
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What is a pathogen?

A microorganism that causes disease

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Answered by Emma S. Biology tutor
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Describe and explain how an action potential is generated

This is a common question, that takes a little while to get your head around. Once you've understood the process, it can be simplified down to a cycle of 3 steps for memory: depolarisation

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Answered by Diluxshan S. Biology tutor
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