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How is a polar bear adapted for it's environment? (4 marks)

Polar bears are well adapted for survival in the Arctic: 

White fur to camouflage themselves from prey on the snow and ice. 

Thick layers of fat and fur for insulation against the cold.

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Answered by Ruwani M. Biology tutor
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The destruction of habitat can lead to the extinction of animals. Name 3 other disadvantages of deforestation.

  1. Soil erosion

  2. Eutrophication

  3. Global warming

  4. Less transpiration

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Answered by Ally W. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Aerobic respirtation is the process by which glucose and oxygen go to form carbon dioxide and water. The reaction occurs in the mitochondria. The process is needed to release energy. The chemical equation...

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Answered by Aiden H. Biology tutor
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A company plan to produce GM mosquitoes which carry a gene that causes the death of offspring before reaching adulthood. Male mosquitoes do n't feed on blood, so scientists are planning on releasing millions of GM males. Do you think they should?

I will, through the format of a venn diagram or mind map, guide the student through brainstorming important points. I will pay particularly close attention to those listed in the Higher GCSE AQA 2017 Biol...

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Answered by Rhiannon L. Biology tutor
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Why is the control of insulin called "negative" feedback? How does it work?

Negative is a slightly confusing term, as it seems to imply that the control is bad, when in reality it is vital to being alive! Negative in this sense is used in a mathematical way, meaning "removin...

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Answered by Andrew P. Biology tutor
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