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What is the difference in structure between arteries and veins?

Arteries carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body and veins then take blood back to the heart. Because the heart directly pumps blood into the arteries by its forceful contractions, arterie...

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Answered by Emma R. Biology tutor
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If fetal haemoglobin is so good at binding oxygen, why aren't we adapted to keep it until adulthood?

Firstly, although fetal haemoglobin is better at binding oxygen, it is also worse at giving up oxygen to the tissues which need it. Secondly, if adults had haemoglobin with the same affinity for oxygen as...

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Answered by Amber B. Biology tutor
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Describe the stages in viral replication

The first stage in viral replication occurs when a virus attaches to the surface of a host cell. The viral nucleic acid (VNA) then enters the cell. The VNA then takes over the cell, altering the metabolis...

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Answered by Tara F. Biology tutor
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I often understand the question and think I have answered it correctly, but I don't get all the marks for my answer. What am I doing wrong?

One of the things that you need to remember about Biology A Level is that you have to memorise the key points of the mark scheme. Something that I consistently struggled with when I was doing past papers ...

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Answered by Shannon M. Biology tutor
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Describe the pathway of electrical activity in the heart during contraction.

The sino-atrial node (SAN) is located within the wall of the right atrium, and acts like a pacemaker (it instigates the rhythms of the heart). The SAN sends out regular waves of electrical activity along ...

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Answered by Jack R. Biology tutor
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