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Biology
A Level

Why are more cells produced as a result of Meiosis (compared with mitosis) but they contain fewer chromosomes?

The reason for this is due to the process of Meiosis involving an additional cell division step.Mitosis involves 1 cell, which replicates it's DNA resulting in there being 2 'full sets' of chromosomes con...

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Answered by Grace L. Biology tutor
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Explain how are the lungs adapted for fast gas exchange?

The lungs are specifically adapted for gas exchange (diffusion) - meaning the lungs allow oxygen into the blood stream and carbon dioxide out. To ensure our cells can respire properly, we want fast and ef...

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Answered by Katie B. Biology tutor
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Describe and explain the effect of an increase in muscular activity on the heart rate.

An increase in muscular activity increases the rate of aerobic respiration. As a result, more carbon dioxide is formed in the Krebs cycle and the pH is lowered. This reduction in pH is detected by chemore...

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Answered by Shauna W. Biology tutor
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How does speciation occur?

Speciation can be sympatric (both populations in the same place) or allopatric (populations in different places). Speciati...

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Answered by Nicholas G. Biology tutor
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Explain the sequence of events that occur in the control of the cardiac cycle.

The sino-atrial node depolarises which causes a wave of excitation to pass through the atria (right prior to left) before reaching the atrio-ventricular node. The wave of excitation causes systole of the ...

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Answered by Hannah G. Biology tutor
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