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Can you outline the process of respiration in humans
Respiration is the process by which organisms make the energy they need to function. We will discuss respiration in humans. Both humans and some species of plant are known as facultative aerobes - meaning th...
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Name four components of an animal cell and describe their functions
Cell membrane - allows movement of molecules in and out of cellNucleus - contains DNA/genetic informationCytoplasm - water based 'filling' of the cellMitochondria - creates energy for the cell via respiratio...
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Explain how it is possible for two parents without blue eyes (a recessive trait) to have a child with blue eyes
This would be possible if both parents were carriers of the allele for blue eyes ( heterozygous). This means each would have one blue eye allele and one non blue eye allele and as the non blue eye allele is ...
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Why do the number of blood cells change in a person with an infection?
The number of white blood cells increase. This is because the white blood cells are responsible for engulfing pathogens and producing antibodies to defend against disease.
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How can plasmids be used to create transgenic plants?
The plasmid is inserted into the vector. The vector infects the plant and the plasmid is incorporated into the plant DNA. The infected cells can then be isolated as they contain the new gene from the plasmid.
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