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What are the steps involved in protein synthesis?
Protein synthesis involves several key steps: transcription, RNA processing, and translation. During transcription, DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA)....
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What cellular structure is responsible for the transport of materials?
The cellular structure responsible for the transport of materials is the cell membrane (or plasma membrane). It is a selectively...
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What is the main evolutionary advantage of sexual reproduction?
The main evolutionary advantage of sexual reproduction is the increased genetic diversity it provides to offspring. By combining genetic material...
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Updated: 09 Nov 2025
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What role does the diaphragm play in respiration?
The diaphragm plays a vital role in respiration as the main muscle responsible for the process of inhalation. When the...
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What is the primary purpose of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
The primary purpose of enzymes in biochemical reactions is to act as catalysts, accelerating the rate of reactions without being...
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Updated: 07 Nov 2025
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What are the main components of a cell wall?
The main components of a cell wall are cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin. Cellulose forms a rigid structure that provides strength...
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Updated: 02 Nov 2025
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What is the scientific study of living organisms and their relationships called?
The scientific study of living organisms and their relationships is called biology. This discipline encompasses various subfields, including ecology, genetics,...
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What is the average pH of human blood?
The average pH of human blood is approximately 7.4, indicating that it is slightly alkaline. Maintaining this pH range is...
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What is the common term for the process of glycolysis?
The common term for the process of glycolysis is anaerobic respiration. Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into...
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Updated: 11 Nov 2025
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What is the significance of the theory of plate tectonics?
The significance of the theory of plate tectonics lies in its explanation of the Earth's surface dynamics and geological phenomena....
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Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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What is the primary function of the liver in relation to metabolism?
The primary function of the liver in relation to metabolism is to regulate and process nutrients absorbed from the digestive...
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What is the term for a group of differing species living together in a habitat?
The term for a group of differing species living together in a habitat is a community. A biological community consists...
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What processes contribute to soil formation?
Soil formation is contributed to by several geological and biological processes, such as weathering of parent rock material, the accumulation...
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What determines the genetic variability of a population?
Genetic variability in a population is primarily determined by mutation, gene flow, and sexual reproduction. Mutations introduce new alleles into...
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What is a keystone predator?
A keystone predator is a species that has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem relative to its abundance. These...
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What is the basic principle of ecological succession?
The basic principle of ecological succession is the process through which ecosystems change and develop over time. It involves a...
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What is a hybrid organism?
A hybrid organism is the result of mating or genetic combination between two distinct species or varieties. These organisms usually...
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What is the term for the collection of all cellular metabolism processes?
The collection of all cellular metabolism processes is referred to as the metabolome. This includes all biochemical reactions that occur...
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What is the term describing a model that predicts outcomes in experimental science?
The term describing a model that predicts outcomes in experimental science is called a hypothesis. A hypothesis provides a testable...
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Updated: 16 Nov 2025
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What is the primary purpose of the sodium-potassium pump in cells?
The primary purpose of the sodium-potassium pump is to maintain the electrochemical gradient across the cell membrane. This pump actively...
Added: 12 Feb 2000
Updated: 01 Dec 2025
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