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What is the origin of such a wide genetic variation among offspring?

In all the species that reproduce sexually, there are three main mechanisms that contribute to genetic variation:independent assortment of chromosomes, crossing-over, and random fertilization. Independent...

Answered by Andrew M. Biology tutor
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I don't understand the difference between DNA, genes and chromosomes?

In the every cell of the human body, there is a part called the nucleus - this contains all of the genetic information. In each cell nucleus there are 24 pairs of chromosomes. They come in pairs because w...

Answered by Hannah I. Biology tutor
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Different enzymes catalyse specific reactions. Explain why enzymes can only catalyse specific reactions.

A simple way of thinking about why enzymes catalyse only specific reactions is to think of the enzyme and the substrate (the compound the enzyme is acting upon) as a lock and key system. Enzymes have a pa...

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Why does temperature affect rate of reaction?

Increase temperature means molecules have increased kinetic energy and so move around more . Increasing the frequency and power of collisions leading to more enzyme substrate complexes forming and increas...

Answered by Haider A. Biology tutor
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What does the mitochondria do?

It is the powerhouse of the cell. produces energy (ATP) from respiration for the body to use.

Answered by Robert H. Biology tutor
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