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Describe the process of transcription of DNA

DNA transcription is the process of copying the DNA strand in order to make mRNA that is needed for protein synthesis. Firstly, RNA polymerase attaches to the double helix of DNA, this unwound by the RNA pol...
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Explain how geographical isolation can result in speciation

When two populations are geographically isolated they can no longer interbreed. There is no mixing of genes between the groups and over generations differences build up between the populations. This is cause...
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Explain how the structure of the mitochondria relates to its function

The mitochondria has three key parts, matrix, inner membrane, and outer membrane. The matrix is the internal space where the krebs cycle takes place. All enzymes for the krebs cycle are in the matrix, ensuri...
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Why is it that Gonorrhoea can be treated with an antibiotic, but HIV cannot?

Gonorrhoea is caused by a bacteria whereas HIV is a virus. Antibiotics are only effective on bacterial diseases, but do not treat viruses as they are found inside the host cell.
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Describe how oxygen in the air reaches the capillaries surrounding the alveoli in the lungs.

Oxygen moves down the trachea, into the bronchi and into the smaller bronchioles, down a pressure gradient. Once the oxygen reaches the alveoli it moves down a diffusion gradient across the alveolar epitheli...
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