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Describe how water moves from the roots to the leaves in a plant

Plants transport water and mineral ions into the roots from the soil via active transport. the xylem is a part of the plant responsible for water movement within the plant. water is moved from the roots t...

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Answered by Jordan C. Biology tutor
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Explain how the human circulatory system is adapted to supply oxygen to the tissues and remove waste products from tissues.

The humans have a double circulatory system that allows blood to be distributed to the body at a higher blood pressure compared to the lungs. The heart is made of specialized cardiac muscle cells that hav...

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Answered by Dulan P. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

During my answer to the question I would use the whiteboard to draw out diagrams to explain mitosis and meiosis fully. Mitosis and meiosis are both cell division processes where chromosomes are doubled an...

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Answered by Katharine B. Biology tutor
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What is diffusion? Provide an example of this process in a biological system.

Diffusion refers to the process where particles (molecules and ions) move from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration. I would draw a diagram of ...

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Answered by Elizabeth H. Biology tutor
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What is the general structure of an animal cell?

An animal cell consists of many sub-cellular structures that allow it to live and function as part of the animals body. The cell consists of a cell membrane which houses all the cells components. Because ...

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Answered by Megan C. Biology tutor
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