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Describe mechanisms used by the body to prevent entry of pathogens

Mucous in the trachea traps pathogens Microorganisms in food are killed by stomach acidThe skin forms a physical barrier against pathogens

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Describe the differences and similarities between diffusion and osmosis.

Diffusion and osmosis both describe the net movement of molecules down a concentration gradient, resulting in an even spread of the molecule over an area over time. Osmosis, however, is more specific as i...

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Explain how the human body might protect itself from microorganisms.

There are two different types of microorganism - bacteria and viruses. The human body is covered in bacteria, the majority of which is good bacteria and they won't cause any harm. The rest are pathogens w...

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Explain and contrast the differences between plant and animal cells.

Taken from AQA specification learning outcome 4.1.1.2Students should be able to explain how the main sub-cellular structures, including the nucleus, cell membranes, mitochondria, chloroplasts in plant cel...

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Do prokaryotes have a nucleus.

No prokaryote cells like bacteria contain their genetic material in a nucleiod in the cytoplasm.

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