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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 ...

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Answered by Leila Y. Biology tutor
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The peppered moth is a moth species with pale brown wings. During the industrial revolution, the number of black speciemens increased dramatically around urban areas. Explain this phenomenon using the concepts of natural selection.

The case of the emergence of a new shade within the species is an example of Evolution by Natural Selection. Moths use the colour of their wings as camouflage against pre...

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Answered by Martin K. Biology tutor
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Describe the processes that take place during each stage of mitosis.

During prophase chromatin condenses and supercoils, and so the chromosomes become visible. The nuclear envelope breaks down and the centrioles migrate to opposite poles of the cell and start to produce th...

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Answered by Niamh C. Biology tutor
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How are membranes classified according to their permeability?

An impermeable membrane is one through which no substance can pass. Semipermeable membranes are those which only let solvents, such as water, pass through them. Permeable membranes are those which let sol...

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Answered by Adam M. 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...

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Answered by Jan D. Biology tutor
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