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Describe how animals and plants are adapted to survive in dry conditions such as deserts.

AnimalsHave large surface area to increase loss of heat by radiation, which allows the animal to keep cool. Have reduced body fat. Body fat acts as an insulating layer preventing loss of heat from ...

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Answered by Elakkeya J. Biology tutor
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Why is diffusion important in plants and animals? Give examples

The process of diffusion is extremely important for the uptake of substances into cells. These substances can be very important for a whole range of cellular processes. Its also useful in reomoving waste ...

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Answered by Benito W. Biology tutor
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Explain the difference between Lamarck’s and Darwin’s theory of evolution? Why was Darwin’s more successful?

Darwin and Lamarck were both scientists who tried to understand evolution.

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Lamarck’s theory of evolution was based around how organisms (e.g. animals, plan...

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Answered by Ted H. Biology tutor
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How does evolution occur by natural selection?

Over time many theories have been put forward by the scientific community about how the process of evolution occurs. However the most commonly accepted theory amongst scientists is that evoluti...

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Answered by Katy W. Biology tutor
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What is Homeostasis and how does it work?

To understand homeostasis we first need to understand the meaning- the definition buzz phrase for this word is "the maintenance of a constant internal environment". Therefore it refers to the...

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Answered by Elspeth B. Biology tutor
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