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Describe protein synthesis

Firstly, DNA is transcripted into mRNA inside the nucleus, controlled by RNA polymerase. The DNA is unwound by RNA polymerase into two strands. There is complimentary base pairing between the template strand...
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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Both mitosis and meiosis are methods of cell division. Mitosis is cell division where the DNA of the parent molecule is duplicated then split into 2 identical daughter cells. Mitosis is split into 4 stages; ...
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Compare and contrast the structures and starch and cellulose and explain how these relate to their functions in the cell

Both are biological polymers (macromolecules) formed from glucose molecules joined by 1-4 glycosidic bonds.Both are insoluble: good for starch as it does not affect the osmotic potential of the cells in whic...
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How does the strong nuclear force between two nucleons varies with separation of the nucleons. Please detail the range over which the force acts.

The strong nuclear force is a fundamental force that binds quarks together to form nucleons. The force between nucleons is repulsive between similar nucleons (i.e. protons) before becoming attractive and bin...
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How do I use "ser" and "estar"?

These two verbs translate to the english verb "to be" and, yes, it can be tricky to understand when we should use one or the other. As a general rule, a) "Ser" is used when we talk about ...
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