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Explain the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms

There are four main differences; 1. DNA - Eukaryotes have linear DNA whereas prokaryotes have circular DNA. The DNA in eukaryotes is also protien bound, this is not the case in prokaryotes. 2. Organelles - E...
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What’s the difference between a prokaryotic and a eukaryotic cell?

This is a topic which is common across all A-Level specifications, the questions surrounding this topic may vary from labelling diagrams, matching features in a table, or longer written styles of question (l...
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Describe the properties of primary protein structure.

The main component of primary protein structure is that it is composed of amino acids. The amino acids are connected via covalent chemical bonds more specifically called the peptide bond. Amino acids joined ...
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Explain what happens in the body when a Polio vaccine is administered.

The vaccine contains a weakened or inactivated form of the virus. The viral particle displays an antigen on its surface specific to poliovirus. Once in the blood, a specific helper T cell will detect the ant...
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Describe the structures of proteins

Primary structure - a sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain. They are joined together by peptide bonds. The sequence of amino acids determines the rest of the proteins structures. Secondary structur...
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