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List three differences and three similarities between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

Prokaryotic cells:-contain naked DNA-contain 70S ribosomes-Are much smaller than eukaryotic cellsEukaryotic cells:-Have compartmentalisation-Contain mitochondria / chloroplasts-Contain 80s ribosomesSimila...

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Translation occurs in living cells. Explain how translation is carried out, from the initiation stage onwards.

Translation is the process where mRNA in the cytoplasm becomes a functional protein. Translation follows transcription, where an mRNA for a protein-coding gene is made. The mRNA leaves the nucleus through...

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Describe the process of DNA translation

Defining 'translation' as the process of protein synthesis where an mRNA sequence produced in DNA transcription is translated into an amino acid sequence (polypeptide)
Translation can be subdivided ...

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Explain the effect of inhibitors on the activity of enzymes.

Enzyme inhibitors are substances that alter the catalytic action of an enzyme. There are two types of inhibitors: competitive and non-competitive. Competitive inhibitors bind at the active site of an enzy...

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Steve, a novice gardener, plants sunflower seeds into small pots. He does not water them and is upset that they have not grown a week later. Explain why water is needed for the germination of a seed and what other conditions are required also and why

Preparation: This is a complex question requiring several strands of knowledge. It is best to break down the question into smaller chunks and answer each of those, to gain maximum marks. ...

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