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How is a specific protein formed from DNA?

You need to have some basic knowledge of nucleotide structure before trying to understand the answer below. First of all, DNA contains thousands of genes. Each gene codes for specific proteins (The ‘code’ me...
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Compare and contrast stabilising selection with disruptive selection

They both change the allele frequency, and both select against less well adapted phenotypes. Extremes are eliminated in stabilising selection, whereas intermediates are eliminated in disruptive selection. St...
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How does a point mutation in the gene coding for ATP synthase affect oxidative phosphorylation

In a point mutation, a single base is substituted, inserted, or deleted. This changes the sequence of amino acids in ATP synthase. This changes the tertiary structure of ATP synthase. ATP synthase is used in...
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Explain the effect of temperature and pH on enzyme-catalysed reactions:

The rate of reaction typically increases with temperature, as heat provides kinetic energy and more substrate-enzyme collisions. however, going above a certain temperature will cause enzymes to denature and ...
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Give a definition/explanation for the term 'phenotype'

A phenotype is the expression of the genetic constitution of an organism and how it interacts with the environment.
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