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Explain the differences between the lock-and-key mechanism of enzyme action and the induced fit model

The lock-and-key mechanism of enzyme activation involves the active site of the enzyme fitting perfectly with the substrate molecule and the subsequent reaction being catalysed biologically. However, the ...

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Answered by Caitlin O. Biology tutor
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How can a mutation in a sequence of DNA affect the function of a protein?

Firstly, it is important to recap how DNA codes for synthesis of proteins. mRNA is formed from complementary base pairing to the template strand of DNA in a process called transcription. Every 3 bases wit...

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Explain how evolution by natural selection works.

Variation among genes codes for different phenotypes in a population. Individuals that have a phenotype that is better suited to their environment are more able to survive and reproduce, and therefore, ha...

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Answered by Eleanor S. Biology tutor
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Describe how the resting potential is maintained in a neurone, and what this resting potential value is.

The resting potential of a neurone is -70 mV, which means that it's more negative in the cytoplasm than in the tissue fluid. In the membrane there are sodium-potassium pumps which work using active trans...

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What occurs during the metaphase stage of mitosis?

Metaphase is the third stage of mitosis, following Interphase and Prophase. During interphase, the cell replicates its organelles and centrosomes and synthesis of specific proteins for mitosis occurs. Dur...

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Answered by Josephine M. Biology tutor
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