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Describe and explain the mechanism behind the specificity of enzyme reactions.

An enzyme is a protein that catalyses a reaction. That means they perform the reaction without being used up. Enzymes are very specific. Typically only one enzyme with catalyse one kind of reaction. This ...

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What is semi-conservative replication of DNA? And why is it important?

Semi-conservative DNA replication involves splitting open the parent cells DNA duplex and exposing both strands. Now these strands are accessible to replication machinery to act as a template, so that the...

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Answered by Katie P. Biology tutor
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Describe how plants and/or animals are adapted to dry conditions.

Animals: Decrease in surface area in which sweat can be lost from Hump with fat stores to convert to water Thin layer of body fat Keep out of the sun

Plants: Decrease in surface area in leaves to r...

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What is anaerobic and aerobic respiration?

Aerobic respiration is a process that is occurring all the time in all cells. It involves the releasing of energy from glucose through a series of reactions using oxygen. It is the breaking down of a lar...

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Describe the similarities between photosynthesis and respiration.

Both photosynthesis and respiration involve the conversion of energy from one form to another through a series of biochemical reactions. Both processes use and produce ATP in reactions that are carried ou...

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Answered by Jessica P. Biology tutor
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