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Describe the process that converts a genetic sequence on messenger RNA into the primary sequence of a protein

After the mRNA has exited the nucleus through the nuclear pores. Translation begins with the mRNA entering the ribosome. Next tRNA uses its three unpaired bases to bond with a specific amino and bring it to ...
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Describe and explain what happens to enzyme activity as the pH is decreased below the optimum pH.

Describe: As the pH decreases below the optimum, enzyme activity also decreases. Explain: As pH decreases, the concentration of hydrogen ions increases (the environment becomes more acidic). Enzymes are prot...
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If the rate of photosynthesis is reduced, why is the rate of respiration also reduced?

Photosynthesis uses light energy to produce glucose from carbon dioxide in the air and water in the soil. Glucose is then used in respiration, so if there is a reduced rate of photosynthesis, less glucose is...
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Explain what is meant when the genetic code is described as 'degenerate'.

DNA is made up of sequence of nucleotides ( a phosphate, a pentose sugar and nitrogenous base). It is the sequence of bases on the DNA strand that codes for proteins. A sequence of three bases is called and ...
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How does a chemical synapse work?

Let's consider a synapse between an axon and a dendrite. To illustrate that an action potential is transmitted from the axon to the dendrite, the last portion of the axon, coming in contact with the dendrite...
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