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Describe the structure of proteins

Proteins have a primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure. The primary structure comprises of the specific sequence of amino acids which are held together by peptide bonds. The secondary struc...

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Answered by Taran T. Biology tutor
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What affect do mutations to pathogens have on the effectiveness of vaccinations, and why is this important?

Mutations of pathogens produce new strains. Vaccinations may no longer be effective against these new strains. Vaccinations would kill non-resistant strain pathogens. However, resistant strain pathogens w...

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What is the process by which vaccines protect individuals against infectious diseases?

Vaccines are small quantities of dead or inactive forms of a pathogen (disease). Vaccines stimulate white blood cells to produce antibodies. These antibodies destroy the pathogensthis makes the person imm...

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Answered by Sophie R. Biology tutor
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What are latin binomials and why do we use them?

The binomal system was invented by Carl Linnaeus in the 1700s. Latin binomials are names we use to identify different species. They come in two parts ('bi' means two, and 'nomial' means name) which identi...

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Answered by Bryony J. Biology tutor
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Why would the simple diffusion of chloride ions across a cell membrane be extremely slow?

There are differnet ways that substances can move across a cell surface; simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis or active transport. Most substances can move across the cell membrane via simple ...

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Answered by Jess B. Biology tutor
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