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Garlic contains a chemical called Allicin which has antimicrobial properties. Describe how this could have occurred through natural selection.

 Allicin has antimicrobial properties and can therefore protect garlic from fungal and bacterial infections and is coded for in the DNA of the garlic by an allele.

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Answered by Lorenzo C. Biology tutor
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Describe the photoelectric effect and what it tells us about the properties of light .

The photoelectric effect describes the process by which surface electrons are emitted from a metal when light is shined on it. This occurs because the electrons are able to absorb the electromagnetic e...

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Answered by Lorenzo C. Physics tutor
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What are the modes of genetic inheritance?

Genetic conditions can be passed on from parent to offspring in a number of different 'patterns;' these are the modes of inheritance.

In autosomal dominant conditions, only one mutated co...

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What is an ablative absolute?

Latin has a major flaw compared to English: it doesn't like having two 'main verbs' in the same sentence/clause if it can be avoided. Therefore, you have to put one of the verbs into participle form. S...

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Answered by Catherine B. Latin tutor
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Explain what is meant my validity and reliability

Broadly speaking, validity refers to accuracy whereas reliability refers to consistency.

There are many types of reliability and validity, I few of which...

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Answered by Louise W. Psychology tutor
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