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Describe the stages in DNA transcription and translation

First DNA helicase unwinds the strand of DNA. Then, DNA polymerase binds to the anti-sense strand of the DNA and adds RNA nucleotides in a sequence complementary to the strand of DNA. The DNA polymerase cata...
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How does Acetylcholine act on a neuronal synapse, and how is it re-uptaken?

- Ca2+ voltage gated channels are activated due to an action potential reaching the synapse - Acetylcholine rests in the pre-synaptic cleft - They are stored in vesicles - The calcium influx causes the vesic...
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How does the potential travel between synapses?

The potential or information travels between a pre-synaptic and a post-synaptic neuron. As a reminder, for information, we intend the flow of Na+ and K+ ions between two locations. When the potential arrives...
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Outline the process of mitosis

Meiosis is the process of cell division that produces two identical diploid cells, and consists of four stages. The first stage is called prophase, where the chromosomes condense and cross over to form bival...
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What are the different enzymes involved in replication and what do they do?

There are many enzymes which are crucial for replication. The first is helicase which unwinds the double helix at the replication fork. DNA gyrase then reduces the strain caused by the unwinding of the helix...
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