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How does base deletion in the DNA code produce a nonfunctional protein?

Base deletion leads to a frame shift error as the DNA code is read in triplet codons and is non overlapping. This leads to different amino acids being translated and a different primary structure. This le...

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Why do we use cracking?

To split large chain hydrocarbons into smaller more useful and more valuable hydrocarbons

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Why can both major and minor products be formed during an eimination reaction?

The double bond can be attacked by the OH nucleophile producing two possible carbocation intermediates. The more stable carbocation with more surrounding electron releasing methyl groups will be more stab...

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Define 'democracy'

'Democracy' was referred to by Abraham Lincoln as 'government of the people, by the people, for the people'. By this, he meant that a 'democracy' is a system of government that allows most citizens to be ...

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Solve the equation: 13y − 5 = 9y + 27.

13y - 5 = 9y + 27 First we must collect all similar terms together on either side of the equation: 13y - 9y = 27 + 5. As you can see, if a term is moved to the other side of the equation, the opposite sig...

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