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How do enzymes work?

Enzymes are molecules in the body that break down specific substrates which can then be used for energy or stored. An enzyme contains an active site that is complementary in shape to the substrate bein...

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How do vaccinations work?

People are immunised against pathogens through vaccination - usually an injection.

A vaccine is comprised of dead, inactive or weakened...

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The surface run-off of nitrate from agricultural fertiliser into freshwater ponds and lakes can cause the death of the fish. Explain how this happens.

This question crops up a lot and may be up to a five mark question, if you learn the key points and terms you can be confident of getting all the marks you can here!

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What is an enzyme?

An enzyme is a protein that act as a biologcal catalyst, meaning that they will activate a biological reaction.

Enzymes are very specific and will work with a specific substrate. You can...

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Why is the genetic code described as being universal?

The genetic code refers to DNA, which is like a blueprint that can be found in all living organisms. DNA is made up of 4 nucletotides: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G) Cytosine (C), whether in a b...

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