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Explain the process of DNA Replication

DNA replication is semi-conservative; new DNA molecule is composed of 1 old strand of DNA and 1 new strand .Many enzymes are involved in this process. The action of these can be combined into a 7 step proces...
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What are the key stages in phagocytosis?

First, the phagocyte (a specialised type of white blood cell) will recognise the pathogen by a process called chemoattraction -- this is essentially where the phagocyte 'follows' a chemical trail left by the...
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Why would a deletion mutation in the DNA base sequence lead to the production of a non-functional enzyme?

Because the deletion mutation would cause a frame shift in the DNA base sequence and hence would lead to the formation of new base triplets. As a result, the primary structure of the enzyme would be differen...
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Describe the process of osmosis in cells.

Water molecules move down their concentration gradient, across the partially permeable cell membrane, from a high concentration to a low concentration. Osmosis continues until the concentration of water mole...
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Identify the ideal properties a surface should have for efficient gas exchange

In order for efficient gas exchange to take place, an exchange surface, such as the alveoli in the lungs, should have the following: a large surface area to volume ratio, so that diffusion can occur at a qui...
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