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Explain the process of transcription in Eukaryotes

Transcription is the process by which a DNA sequence is copied into a complementary RNA sequence. RNA polymerase binds to the promoter region of the DNA chain and causes the unwinding and separation of...

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Explain the process of synaptic transmission

The synapse is the junction between two neurons. When an action potential reaches the synaptic knob of a neuron, voltage-gate calcium channels are opened, causing an influx of positively charged calciu...

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What is Eutrophication? What are the stages of Eutrophication?

Eutrophication is the loss of oxygen in a body of water (e.g. pond or lake). This is usually due to algal bloom caused by artificial fertilisers and other chemicals being washed into the water by rain.The...

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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 1oK. Keeps blood temperature stable

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