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What is a gene?

A gene is a small section of DNA which codes for a single protein. DNA is made up of a linear sequence of nucleic acids, which may be either A, T, C or G. Three nucleic acids make up a code for one amino aci...
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Work out the gradient and y-intercept of the straight line with points A(3,8) and B(-2,-7)

Y= mx + cFinding m : change in y/ change in x => (8--7)/(3--2) = 3Finding c : input a pair of coordinates => 8 = (3 x 3) + c .... c = -1y = 3x -1
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What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune condition. The body has developed an immune response to the cells of the pancreas that produce insulin. Therefore, insufficient to no insulin is produced. Type 1 diabetes is...
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How does the body control blood sugar?

The level of sugar ( glucose ) in the blood is monitored by the pancreas. When blood sugar is too high, the hormone insulin is produced by the pancreas and released into the blood stream. Insulin promotes su...
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Why is benzene more stable than expected?

Benzene is stable due to its delocalised ring of electrons - which forms as a result of the carbon-carbon bonds being neither single nor double bonds, instead an intermediate length with electrons in the p-o...
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