Top answers

Biology
GCSE

What main features are there in animal and plant cells? What functions do these elements serve?

Features/organelles present in both animal and plant cells include: the nucleus (where the DNA/genetic information is stored - this controls the activities of the cell), the cell membrane (a thin containi...

PW
Answered by Phoebe W. Biology tutor
9258 Views

Human stomach contains epithelial, glandular and muscular tissue - give examples of functions of each of these tissues

Epithelial tissue lines the inner surface of the stomach and provides protection. Glandular tissue produces enzymes such as proteases which can digest and break down proteins, it also secretes acid which ...

ES
Answered by Ella S. Biology tutor
25740 Views

Suggest what happens in heart muscle cells when the coronary artery gets blocked.

'Coronary' refers to heart, and coronary arteries supply heart muscle cells with blood. Firstly consider why we need to transport blood around the body? Blood carries many essential nutrients and componen...

EL
Answered by Elizabeth L. Biology tutor
19123 Views

The peppered moth is a moth species with pale brown wings. During the industrial revolution, the number of black speciemens increased dramatically around urban areas. Explain this phenomenon using the concepts of natural selection.

The case of the emergence of a new shade within the species is an example of Evolution by Natural Selection. Moths use the colour of their wings as camouflage against pre...

MK
Answered by Martin K. Biology tutor
4229 Views

Briefly explain how Darwin formulated his theory of evolution by natural selection.

Darwin made four key observations in his studies of wild populations: members of a population of the same species vary in their traits; traits can be inherited, or passed from parents to offspring; popula...

ZL
Answered by Zak L. Biology tutor
3223 Views

We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning