Epidemiology is the branch of public health that studies the distribution, patterns, and causes of diseases and health conditions in populations. It aims to identify risk factors for diseases, understand how they spread, and develop strategies to prevent or control health problems. Epidemiologists use data and research to track health trends and inform public health policy, disease prevention, and health promotion efforts.
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drifting movement in fishes during migration
Drifting movement is a significant aspect of fish migration, particularly
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classification of fishes based on migration in dams in india
Fish migration is a critical aspect of aquatic ecosystems, significantly
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Do fish migrate in the winter?
Fish exhibit diverse migratory behaviors during winter, influenced by species-specific
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Topoisomerase: – A. Separates the DNA strands at the origin – B. Keeps the single-stranded DNA regions from coming back together – C. Re-coils the DNA into a helix after replication is complete – D. Breaks DNA backbone to remove tension produced by the helicase – E. Breaks hydrogen bonds between DNA and the RNA primers
D. Topoisomerase breaks the DNA backbone to relieve supercoiling tension
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What end overhangs?
The 3' end of the telomere strand typically has a
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What kind of cells need cell replication of their telomeres?
Actively dividing cells, such as stem cells, germ cells, and
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What percent of all human cancers have high levels of telomerase?
Around 85–90% of human cancers have high telomerase activity. This
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