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Can you explain the Human Genome Project?

DNA sequencing technology has made great advancements in the recent years and allowed us to sequence bits of DNA. In other words, we now have the technology to determine the sequence of lengths of DNA at ...

Answered by Leila Y. Biology tutor
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Explain semi-conservative DNA replication, identifying the key enzymes involved and summarising their functions.

The DNA double helix structure, proposed by Watson and Crick in 1953, was the basis of the hypothesis that DNA replicated in a semi-conservative manner. In 1958 the Meselson-Stahl experiment supported thi...

Answered by Jan D. Biology tutor
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Distinguish between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

Eukaryotic Cell - DNA with proteins; DNA surrounded by membrane; Has mitochondria; 80S Ribosome; Reproduces by mitosis; Membrane-bound organelles; Chromosome are linear; Larger in size

Prokaryotic ...

Answered by Jason W. Biology tutor
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How does DNA transcription work?

The process of DNA transcription can be split up into three stages: initiation, elongation and termination.

First, an enzyme called RNA polymerase binds to a certain sequence of bases called the pr...

Answered by Joré D. Biology tutor
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Describe the process of protein transport via vesicles in eukaryotes

Proteins are synthesised in the ribosomes from mRNA and tRNA nucleotides. Proteins enter the rough ER and are bound to vesicles here.  The vesicles detach from the rough ER and transport the proteins to t...

Answered by Devina S. Biology tutor
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