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What is an enzyme?

An enzyme is a protein that act as a biologcal catalyst, meaning that they will activate a biological reaction. 

Enzymes are very specific and will work with a specific substrate. You can...

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Answered by Laureen J. Biology tutor
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Why is the genetic code described as being universal?

The genetic code refers to DNA, which is like a blueprint that can be found in all living organisms. DNA is made up of 4 nucletotides: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G) Cytosine (C), whether in a b...

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State and explain two adaptations of a red blood cell?

Red blood cells have a biconcave disk shape, meaning that it increases their surface area and allows for more rapid diffusion of oxygen into and out of the cell.

Red blood ...

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Answered by Joe D. Biology tutor
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How do internal stimuli affect a positive and a negative feedback loop?

Deviation from homeostasis causes the activation of feedback loops in order to restore equilibrium to the organism. 

An example of a negative feedback loop is the homeostasis of blood glu...

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Answered by Alexia K. Biology tutor
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What is an easy way to pick up marks in the biology GCSE?

Biology GCSE like any other requires a basic level of understanding, but in addition it requires you to use scientific terminology. By using specific words or descriptions in your answers you make it easi...

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