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How do vaccinations work?

People are immunised against pathogens through vaccination - usually an injection. 

A vaccine is comprised of dead, inactive or weakened...

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Answered by Rachael O. Biology tutor
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What is an enzyme?

An enzyme is a protein that act as a biologcal catalyst, meaning that they will activate a biological reaction. 

Enzymes are very specific and will work with a specific substrate. You can...

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Answered by Laureen J. Biology tutor
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State and explain two adaptations of a red blood cell?

Red blood cells have a biconcave disk shape, meaning that it increases their surface area and allows for more rapid diffusion of oxygen into and out of the cell.

Red blood ...

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Answered by Joe D. Biology tutor
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What is an easy way to pick up marks in the biology GCSE?

Biology GCSE like any other requires a basic level of understanding, but in addition it requires you to use scientific terminology. By using specific words or descriptions in your answers you make it easi...

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Answered by Eleanor C. Biology tutor
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How do white blood cells defend against invading pathogens?

They can engulf and ingest pathogens; this is essentially the white blood 'eats' the pathogen. They secrete (release) antitoxins which counteract the toxins released by pathogens. The toxins they release ...

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Answered by Emily M. Biology tutor
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