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Describe the process of DNA replication

DNA replication is semi-conservative, meaning existing strands are used as templates for new strands. The DNA is separated (unwinds) by the enzyme helicase. This enzyme breaks the H bonds between nucleotides...
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What is the role of oxygen in the electron transport chain, and why is it so essential?

Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transfer chain, resulting in the formation of H 2 O. This is essential because without it, the electron transfer chain cannot function resulting in ...
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Describe the key features of an exchange surface

exchange surfaces require a small diffusion distance enabling the fast exchange of compounds, good blood supply to maintain a concentration gradient. This allows for the most efficient diffusion
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What are the differences between DNA replication and mRNA transcription?

The major difference between both of these processes is why they are used, DNA replication is used for cell division in the S phase of the cell cycle. mRNA transcription is used in protein synthesis and ther...
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Haemophilia is a disease that affects blood clotting. People with haemophilia are sometimes given a protein called factor VIII. Factor VIII is an enzyme that is involved in the process of blood clotting. Explain how a change in the primary structure of f

A protein is made up of amino acid subunits, in which the primary structure is the sequence of the amino acids. Therefore a change in the primary structure will result in a different sequence of amino acids....
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