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In the field of genetics what does the term "mutation" describe?

A mutation is a change in the sequence of nucleotides that make up DNA. This can be caused by a range of internal and external factors. Mutations within the coding region of genes can lead to changes in the ...
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How to solve polynomials

First of all let's start with a lttle explanationn of waht a polynomial is. A polynomial is a function of x denoted f(x) which is defined as f(x)=a 0 +a 1 x+. . .+a n x n which in other words is a sum of x's...
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Solve these simultaneous equations: y=3x-10; y=2x+5

Method 1 (algebraically): Since we have "y=" at the start of both equations, we can substitue one into the other to get 3x-10=2x+5 Then we want all the x terms on one side of the equation, and all ...
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How would I solve y=3x, 2x+y=5 using the substitiution method?

y=3x (1) 2x+y = 5 (2) Here we are being asked to find what the value of x and y is. It is asking us to substitute either x or y into the equation to help us find our solution. Now substitue means remove some...
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What is a nephron?

Nephrons are units of the kidney which are specially adapted for filtration and reabsorption of substances in the blood. Each nephron is composed of different various parts which have specific roles. These p...
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