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Biology
A Level

Describe the course taken by a deoxygenated red blood cell returning to the heart from the circulation, naming any vessels or chambers along its course.

Following its return to the right atrium via the vena cava, the RBC passes through the mitral valve and into the right ventricle. Upon ventricular contraction, the RBC is ejected via the pulmonary valve a...

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Answered by William B. Biology tutor
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How do negative and positive feedback loops occur and how are they different?

Think of them as a flow chart.

Stimulus (a change)
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Sensor (detects the change)
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Control (sends a signal about t...

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Answered by Emma C. Biology tutor
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How to write an essay on: The importance of proteins in the control of processes and responses in organisms.

Explain the use of proteins as enzymatic catalyats - including examples.

Enyzmes control metabolic pathways - such as in the Krebs cycle.

Proteins/enzymes in photosynthesis - with examples.<...

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Answered by Eva B. Biology tutor
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Describe the process of extracellular digestion

Extracellular digestion is a process in which an organism feeds by secreting enzymes through its cell membrane and on to the food. These enzymes then catalyse the breakdown and the digestion of the food. ...

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Answered by Stuart N. Biology tutor
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What are the risks and benefits concerning genetic modification of crops?

With the world population increasing exponentially, the concept of genetic engineering can be viewed as a sustainable way to feed people. Crops can be genetically modified to improve certain characteristi...

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Answered by Alyssa A. Biology tutor
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