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Describe the four stages of mitosis

There are four stages of mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase. 1) Prophase Chromatin into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope break down, chromosomes attach to spindle fibres by their centromer...
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Discuss the differences between DNA and RNA. (4 pts)

Although DNA and RNA are practically identical, there are a few key differences between the two molecules. Function: DNA stores long-term genetic information and transmits genetic information to make new org...
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How can you determine what the direction of the shift is in the Bohr effect?

Haemoglobin acts as the Oxygen transportation system for the body. It is comprised of 4 polypeptide chains (quaternary protein structure) and each chain has an attached haem group. Each haem group allows an ...
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Describe the structure of glycogen

Glycogen is a polysaccharide of alpha glucose, joined together by glycosidic bonds which provide a branched structure.
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What are the key differences between meiosis and mitosis? Give an example of when mitosis may be used

Mitosis is used for asexual reproduction and produces 2 identical daughter cells which will have the smallest number of chromosomes as the parent cell, whereas meiosis is used in sexual reproduction and prod...
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