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Why does the nervous system have synapses if they slow down transmission?

Synapses are chemical connections between neurons which do indeed slow down transmission. However, they provide the nervous system with many benefits that could not be achieved without them: They ensure that...
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The genetic code is described as being degenerate. What does this mean? and why ?

We say that the genetic code is degenerate because there are several codons, which code for the same amino acid. For example UCA, UCU, UCG and UCC all code for Serine. This is due to the fact that mRNA codin...
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If cells can respire anaerobically, why do humans need oxygen?

Cells can indeed respire - or release energy - without oxygen, using anaerobic respiration. Here, energy is released from glucose to generate a substance called lactic acid. This is a good temporary solution...
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Why don't antibiotics work against viruses?

Antibiotics are a class of drugs which were discovered to be effective against bacterial infections, strictly speaking, they are called antibacterial chemotherapeutics; meaning they are drugs which selective...
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What kind of influences form the shape of a building?

First of all we have to consider natural conditions, for example the geographical area, climate and the structure of the ground. All these factors play a siginificant role in constructing a piece of art. Bea...
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