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Discuss the basis and variable outcomes of gene mutations

Mutations may be inherited or may arise sponataneously, resulting in distinct differences between individuals. Thus, given that genetic material is the single determinant of phenotypical characteristics, ...

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Answered by Yousef M. Biology tutor
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What exactly causes the sounds heard by a stethoscope

There are 2 sounds heard by a stethoscope, the so called 'lub dub'. The lub being the closing of the atrioventricular valves (i.e. the valves between the atria and the ventricles). This is caused by an in...

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Answered by John L. Biology tutor
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Explain why cell surface membranes are also called 'phospholipid bilayers'?

A cell surface membrane is made up of a type of molecules called phospholipids, so what is a phospholipid bilayer? The first step would be to break down the term. ‘Phosph...

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Answered by Jamie C. Biology tutor
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Describe the process of transcription

Transcription takes place in the nucleus and is the first stage of protein synthesis. RNA polymerase attaches to the DNA double helix at the promoter sequence and unwinds the helix by breaking the hydroge...

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Answered by Jess D. Biology tutor
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Describe the process of DNA replication

DNA replicates by a semi-conservative method. When replication needs to occur, DNA helicase separates the two strands of DNA by breaking the hydrogen bonds between the strands. Each free strand now acts a...

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Answered by Parisha B. Biology tutor
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