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When do mutations not cause a change in amino acid sequence?

The genetic code is degenerate- this means that amino acids can be coded for in more than one way. In an mRNA sequence coding for a protein, each amino acid in the protein is encoded b...

Answered by Ellen P. Biology tutor
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What is DNA replication and how does the cell cycle regulate cell division?

DNA replication is the production of two identical DNA strands from one original DNA molecule and is a nearly error-free process that occurs in all living organisms. This is because, in order for a cel...

Answered by Azeem A. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between a gene and an allele?

A gene is a section of DNA or RNA that codes for a protein. Alleles are different versions of the gene.  For example, if a gene coding for a particular enzyme mutated, then there would be two alleles o...

Answered by Ellen P. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between interspecific competition and intraspecific competition?

Define competition: competition is an interaction between organisms where one organism has a negative effect on the fitness of the other organism

Define interspecific competitio...

Answered by Zoe G. Biology tutor
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How does an invading pathogen cause disease?

There are three main ways that an invading pathogen can result in disease:

 

Damage or destroy host cells

This is host specific and ligands on the pathogen mus...

Answered by Jenny C. Biology tutor
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