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Describe the process of semi-conservative DNA replication.

Semi-conservative replication is the process of making two molecules of DNA from one DNA molecule, each containing one original DNA strand and one newly synthesised DNA strand. The original double helix is u...
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What evidence proves that the Y chromosome determines maleness?

Evidence that the Y chromosome determines maleness can be proved through analysis of individuals with chromosomal abnormalities. For example, a female has XX and a male has XY, but an individual with an aneu...
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Why is it becoming more difficult to treat bacterial infections with antibiotics?

Due to random mutations occurring in bacterial DNA during replication of bacteria, a new strain of resistant bacteria is formed, which is capable of breaking down the antibiotic, so the infection is not cure...
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Explain the effect of a change in pH on enzyme action? (3 marks)

First step in answering this question is to read it carefully and determine what exactly is being asked:-we are being asked to give the reasons for the effect of 'pH change' only, not any other factors, so o...
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How does phototropism occur?

Auxin is a growth hormone in that is found in plants. When it is released, it causes the affected cells to elongate. Auxin is released along the shaded side of the plant, at the shoot tip. This causes the ce...
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