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Does DNA have the equivalent of IF-statements, WHILE loops, or function calls? How about GOTO?

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Why do some bad traits evolve, and good ones don't?

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What is it that creates that wonderful smell after a fresh rain?

answered Jun 30, 2015 at 7:30

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Can humans ever directly see a few photons at a time? Can a human see a single photon?

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What is the difference between local and global sequence alignments?

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Where’s the flaw in my proposed TB Treatment?

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Why does hair grow after trimming but remains at a constant length after a while?

answered Jan 10, 2015 at 9:37

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Are mitochondria transferable between cell types, individuals and species?

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What stops messenger RNA from binding to itself?

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When writing about past research should I use the species name they employed or the modern version?

answered Oct 31, 2014 at 10:30

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Help identify this worm-like thing

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Why would lethal genes evolve?

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Why do some vegetables taste bitter?

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The Origin of Mitochondria

answered Jan 9, 2014 at 5:32

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How can Valonia ventricosa cells get so big?

answered Feb 10, 2015 at 17:34

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Why is ATP produced in photosynthesis used to synthesize glucose?

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Are there human cells, apart from red blood cells and platelets, without a nucleus?

answered Apr 24, 2015 at 14:44

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Is there any use of CO₂ in human body?

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What species of wasp is this? And how to get rid of them?

answered Jul 11, 2019 at 14:21

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Linear and Circular DNA

answered Jul 1, 2015 at 11:50

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Why don't phospholipid bilayers dissolve?

answered May 29, 2015 at 9:00

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What is the last heavy atom of an amino acid?

answered Sep 9, 2015 at 8:21

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What is the smallest molecule that can present as an antigen to the immune system in the context of allergies?

answered Apr 15, 2013 at 8:16

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Could cancer be in itself a evolutionary process?

answered Jun 23, 2013 at 8:19

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Are all mutagens carcinogens?

answered Jun 26, 2014 at 6:37

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Are all carcinogens mutagens?

answered Jan 13, 2020 at 9:13

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Why would a plant evolve to produce an addictive chemical?

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Do biological phenomena follow Gaussian statistics?

answered Aug 26, 2015 at 5:31

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Why does the affinity of haemoglobin for oxygen decrease at high altitudes?

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How many RNA-binding proteins can simultaneously bind on a single mRNA?

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Does DNA have the equivalent of IF-statements, WHILE loops, or function calls? How about GOTO?

Why do some bad traits evolve, and good ones don't?

What is it that creates that wonderful smell after a fresh rain?

Can humans ever directly see a few photons at a time? Can a human see a single photon?

What is the difference between local and global sequence alignments?

Where’s the flaw in my proposed TB Treatment?

Why does hair grow after trimming but remains at a constant length after a while?

Are mitochondria transferable between cell types, individuals and species?

What stops messenger RNA from binding to itself?

When writing about past research should I use the species name they employed or the modern version?

Help identify this worm-like thing

Why would lethal genes evolve?

Why do some vegetables taste bitter?

The Origin of Mitochondria

How can Valonia ventricosa cells get so big?

Why is ATP produced in photosynthesis used to synthesize glucose?

Are there human cells, apart from red blood cells and platelets, without a nucleus?

Is there any use of CO₂ in human body?

What species of wasp is this? And how to get rid of them?

Linear and Circular DNA

Why don't phospholipid bilayers dissolve?

What is the last heavy atom of an amino acid?

What is the smallest molecule that can present as an antigen to the immune system in the context of allergies?

Could cancer be in itself a evolutionary process?

Are all mutagens carcinogens?

Are all carcinogens mutagens?

Why would a plant evolve to produce an addictive chemical?

Do biological phenomena follow Gaussian statistics?

Why does the affinity of haemoglobin for oxygen decrease at high altitudes?

How many RNA-binding proteins can simultaneously bind on a single mRNA?