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If DNA inside a cell is damaged, a protein called p53 halts the cell cycle. With this in mind, explain how a p53 gene mutation could cause cancer to develop.

Cancer cells have damaged or mutated DNA. If p53 was functioning, it would stop the cell cycle and ensure damaged cells did not multiply. However, if the gene coding for p53 is faulty, cell division would...

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Describe the structures of DNA and RNA.

DNA (deoxyribose nucleic acid) is made of up two strands of nucleotides that are twisted together to make a double helix (twisted struct...

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Describe the process of spermatogenesis leading to the production of four sperm cells in a human male.

the Process occurs in the seminiferous tubules and is supported by sertoli cells which provide the nutrients and energy for the division.Spermatogonia grow and enlarge until big enough to divide, once the...

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What is the shape of a DNA molecule

Double helix with a sugar and phosphate backbone as well as complimentary base pairs

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what are the seven necessary functions of a living organism

There are 7 characteristics shown by all living organisms which can be remembered using the acronym MRS GREN.They are: movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutrition.

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