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What is the effect of varying pH/temperature/solutions on beetroot membranes?

Our class is doing a practical SAC using beetroot to explore our understanding of membranes. The main thing that we need to understand is why the solution (that the beetroot was pl …
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I don’t understand about anti-codons

I don't understand about anti-codons, and how they relate to tRNA, as well as how they fit into translation and transcription. Can you help?
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Should we learn about specific genes? For example, the DMD or SRY gene?

How much should we learn about specific genes? For example, the DMD or SRY gene? Do we need to know how to draw and read 'genetic portraits'. Diagrams of pedigree that is.
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VCE Biology 2010 Mid-Year Exam - Afterthoughts

One of the questions was to describe the three stages of photosynthesis. what were the three stages? And how many marks was it worth? I can't remember. How does the E.Chloro somet …
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What is agglutination?

Agglutination is not the same as clumping, which is what I had thought it was. What is it then?
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What do we need to know about primes?

I know that we should know it for DNA and RNA nucleic 'sugars', and for carbohydrates. Basically, for sugar stuff. Is this correct?
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What different ‘tests’ should we be aware of relating to the detection of different molecules?

I don't mean things like gramme positive/negative testing, only for detecting molecules. I'll list out the ones I already know of: -Benedict test -iodine-starch test
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Which of the biomacromolecules are soluble and which are not?

Which of the biomacromolecules are soluble and which are not? Also, why are 'peptide hormones' soluble? Amino acids might be soluble, but polypeptides are long chains and must ce …
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What does the autonomic system control?

I had understood the autonomic system to relate to 'automatic' responses. However, I was recently told that it 'doesn't control reflexes'. Instead, I was told it controls 'internal …
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Is photolysis the same as hydrolysis?

Both appear to be the splitting of water molecules.
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How can T-lymphocytes be responsible for tissue rejection

T-Lymphocytes are part of the 3rd line of immune defensive - the adaptive immune response. How can these cells be responsible for tissue rejection of implanted organs if lymphocyte …
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Why is there cholesterol in a cell membrane?

This appeared on a past exam.
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How does divergent evolution lead to speciation?

Hello I came across this Biology question and it's really bugging me! I would appreciate any help/head start to get me going! Thank you.
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What is a structural adaptation of a frog that help it to keep its body warm?

Need help for VCE Biology, could someone also help explain what the term "structural adaptation" means in this context. Thanks
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What’s the difference between the forward and reverse primer?

What's the difference between the forward and reverse primer? I don't get it.

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