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Explain the process of phagocytosis

The first stage of phagocytosis is named chemotaxis. This stage involves the migration of the phagocyte (a type of lymphocyte/ white blood cell) towards a pathogen. This occurs due to foreign antigens (no...

Answered by Grace L. Biology tutor
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What is a mutation and how do they affect proteins?

A mutation is a change in the sequence of DNA bases in the genetic code of an organism. They're actually very common, and cause variation in a species. They are random ch...

Answered by Lois F. Biology tutor
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How can I explain the process of synaptic transmission between two neurons?

The synaptic transmission is a chemical transfer of information between two neurons (pre-synaptic and post-synaptic). It involves the conversion of an electrical impulse into a chemical message.Firstly, t...

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Describe the process of gene transcription?

Transcription is the process in which a gene's DNA sequence is copied to form a messenger RNA molecule. The DNA molecule unwinds due to the action of DNA helicase. RNA nucleotides complementary base pair ...

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Explain why DNA replication is semi-conservative

When DNA is replicated, the original DNA double helix is separated into two strands. Each strand is used as a template for complimentary free nucleotides to bind to and create new complimentary DNA strand...

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