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How can an aldehyde be distinguished from a ketone?

An aldehyde will react with Tollen's reagent to form a characteristic silver mirror, whereas a ketone will not react. This is because an aldehyde can be oxidised to a carboxylic acid, reducing Tollen's re...

Answered by Katherine F. • Chemistry tutor

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How do I analyse a poem with close analysis?

This is a very important skill - for GCSE, above and below!

The first stage is to read the poem at least twice, first just going over it, and the second time underlining or highlighting ...

Answered by Anoushka A. • English Literature tutor

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What are the stages of mitosis?

Mitosis consists of four basic phases.

1. Prophase

2. Metaphase

3. Anaphase

4. Telophase

It is a co...

Answered by Josh J. • Biology tutor

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What bonds are present in each type of structure of a protein?

PRIMARY PROTEIN STRUCTURE

This is the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain. These are bonded together by strong covalent bonds.

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Answered by Josh J. • Biology tutor

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Describe the role of lipids.

Lipids are a great energy reserve in both plants and animals.
This is due to the greater number of carbon-hydrogen bonds present in comparison ...

Answered by Josh J. • Biology tutor

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