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Explain how genes encode proteins?

A gene is a section of DNA containing bases AT/GC which encodes for a protein. The genes are present in the nucleosome of the nucleolus. When a gene is needed for transcription RNA polymerase will be recr...

Answered by Dominique S. Biology tutor
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What is the basic structure of DNA?

DNA is made up of two strands that form a double helix structure. DNA is comprised of four different nucleotides, all made up of a sugar and phosphate group and one of four bases - A, T, C or G. These bas...

Answered by Eva B. Biology tutor
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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

The mitochondria are where cellular respiration takes place. This organelle contains all the enzymes necessary for aerobic respiration (respiration that uses oxygen) to take place and produce energy for t...

Answered by Eva B. Biology tutor
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What is a sense organ?

A sense organ is a specialise organ, with a cluster of receptor cells that sense changes in the environment.

Answered by Amber M. Biology tutor
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A recessive allele causes condition X. A heterozygous man and homozygous recessive woman want to have a child. Use a punnet square to determine the probability that the child will have condition X.

Father genotype: HhMother genotype: hh(DRAW PUNNET SQUARE ON WHITEBOARD)Child with condition X will have genotype hh.Probability = 0.5 (50%).

Answered by Amy S. Biology tutor
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