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Cells need mRNA molecules to create proteins. How are they created?

Protein synthesis is a convoluted process but, essentially, all the cell is doing is 'reading' the instructions contained within the base sequence in the correct gene or 'section' of the DNA and then doin...

Answered by Matthew J. Biology tutor
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Why are some DNA mutations sometimes not dangerous, and which type of mutations are these likely to be?

The DNA code is degenerate, which means that a single amino acid can be coded for by more than one sequence of three bases. Some mutations, including substitution, may result in the same amino acid being ...

Answered by Patrick O. Biology tutor
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What is the function of the mitochondria?

The primary role of the mitochondria is to produce the energy currency of the cell, ATP, through respiration, and to regulate cellular metabolism. The processes involved in ATP production are collectively...

Answered by Jack H. Biology tutor
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Describe the process of primary succession

Primary succession is the change in an ecosystem from bare ground to a stable, complex ecosystem. Pioneer species are the first to colonise this bare ground, with adaptations to the harsh, low-nutrient co...

Answered by Max R. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis

Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells being genetically identical to their parentMeiosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells with different geneti...

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