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What is the difference between mRNA and tRNA?

RNA stands for riboncleic acid. mRNA is messenger RNA. This type of RNA is a linear polymer involed in a part of protein symthesis called transcription. It allows the DNA code to be taken outside the n...

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What properties does water possess that make it an essential molecule for life?

· Solvent – Good for polar substances (salts, sugars, simple alcohols)

· Heat Capacity – Energy to raise 1kg water by 1^oK. Keeps blood temperature stable

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What is the function of muscle cells found in the stomach wall

Muscle cells are present in the stomach wall so that they can contract and move the food. This aids digestion and the action of enzymes

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What is active transport?

The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration across a membrane using energy.

Answered by Jessica W. • Biology tutor

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"Describe the process of Aerobic Respiration"

Aerobic respiration is a process that releases energy from a respiratory substrate (e.g. glucose) by fully oxidising it. Energy is released in the form of ATP; Carbon dioxide and Water are released as ...

Answered by Firat G. • Biology tutor

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