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Describe one problem inbreeding causes.

These animals are more likely to pass on (recessive) disorders, and subsequently more likely to be susceptible to diseases.  

Answered by Jeevan S. Biology tutor
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Describe the genetic code and its relationship to polypeptides and proteins. (5 points) (PAPER 2 QUESTION BIOLOGY SL)

Sequential answer: 1. What is the genetic code? sets of 3 nucleotides/sets of bases which are called codons (1 point). 2. Which are the bases? bases include adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine in DNA /...

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What is the difference between vaccines and immunisation?

Immunisation is the process of becoming "immune" to a pathogen, in other words once you are exposed to the pathogen again you won't become ill (present with the symptoms). After your body is exp...

Answered by Jake W. Biology tutor
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Define active transport.

Active transport uses energy in the form of ATP hydrolysis to move a molecule against its concentration gradient.

Answered by Julius Arthur K. Biology tutor
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What happens to the filtrate in the loop of Henle?

The point of the loop of Henle is to reduce the quantity of water in the filtrate and so reduce water loss. The loop is split into three key areas: The descending limb, the thin ascending limb and the thi...

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