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Describe a typical cycle of a PCR reaction.

Polymerase Chain Reaction or PCR is the process of amplifying a sample of DNA. The first stage of a PCR cycle is known as the denaturation phase. This occurs at a temperature of 95C and lasts for approxim...

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Answered by Max B. Biology tutor
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How does a vaccine lead to the production of antibodies and why does this provide immunity?

Vaccines are designed so that they contain antigens - for example viral antigens from the virus we wish to protect against. When these are injected they are recognised as foreign by white blood cells call...

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Answered by Emily J. Biology tutor
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What is the equation for photosynthesis and what is the product used for?

Equation: carbon dioxide + water ---(with light energy)---> glucose + oxygen Glucose is the important product of the photosynthesis reaction. Some of the glucose is used in respiration to provide energ...

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Answered by Isabelle R. Biology tutor
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What is crossing over?

Crossing over is a process that happens during meiosis and results in genetic variation in gametes. It happens between prophase and metaphase. Pairs of homologous chromosomes lined up next to each other t...

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Answered by Erin B. Biology tutor
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What are the similarities and differences between photophosphorylation and oxidative phosphorylation?

Both processes operate on the same basic principle; passing electrons down a chain in order to create a proton (H+) gradient, allowing the formation of...

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Answered by Gloria M. Biology tutor
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