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Explain 2 adaptations of red blood cells.

Biconcave shape- Increases the surface area of the red blood cell, meaning there is a greater surface over which diffusion of the gases being exchanged can occur (CO2/ O2).No nucleus- Allows red blood cel...

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How do I write an essay under exam conditions?

Exams such as GCSEs and A-Levels are all about ticking off boxes and jumping through hoops. The English education system is designed in such a way that it is best to approach English exams in regard to th...

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What are the stages of protein synthesis?

Protein synthesis consists of two stages- transcription and translation. Transcription takes place in the nucleus- this is where a strand of mRNA is formed. A section of DNA is unwound by...

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Answered by Yasmin Z. Biology tutor
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Calculate the empirical formula of a compound containing 77.7% Iron and 22.3% of oxygen.

An empirical formula is the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in the compound.1) Divide by atomic relative mass to find the number of moles. 2) Find a ratio between the moles. 3...

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In the Rutherford alpha scattering experiment, most particles passed straight through the foil with little or no deflection. What can be deduced about the structure of the atom from this?

Answer: Most of the atom's mass must be concentrated in a small area at the centre of the atom. This is known as the nucleus.

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