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What is the difference between a gene and an allele?

A gene is a section of DNA or RNA that codes for a protein. Alleles are different versions of the gene.  For example, if a gene coding for a particular enzyme mutated, then there would be two alleles o...

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Answered by Ellen P. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between interspecific competition and intraspecific competition?

Define competition: competition is an interaction between organisms where one organism has a negative effect on the fitness of the other organism

Define interspecific competitio...

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Answered by Zoe G. Biology tutor
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How does an invading pathogen cause disease?

There are three main ways that an invading pathogen can result in disease:

 

Damage or destroy host cells

This is host specific and ligands on the pathogen mus...

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Answered by Jenny C. Biology tutor
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How are blood glucose levels controlled in the body?

Blood glucose is controlled by a negative feedback mechanism. 

When blood glucose levels rise, this is detected by beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. In response, the...

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Answered by Emily K. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between a gene, a chromosome and DNA?

Genes, chromosomes and DNA are three vital components of cells and many students often confuse them with each other.

DNA stands for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid. DNA molecule...

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Answered by Emily H. Biology tutor
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