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What is the process by which vaccines protect individuals against infectious diseases?

Vaccines are small quantities of dead or inactive forms of a pathogen (disease). Vaccines stimulate white blood cells to produce antibodies. These antibodies destroy the pathogensthis makes the person immune...
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What are latin binomials and why do we use them?

The binomal system was invented by Carl Linnaeus in the 1700s. Latin binomials are names we use to identify different species. They come in two parts ('bi' means two, and 'nomial' means name) which identify ...
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Describe the process of photosynthesis and name three factors that may limit the rate of photosynthesis.

The overall equation for photosynthesis: Light energy Carbon dioxide + water -----> oxygen + glucose During the process of photosynthesis, carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil is converted ...
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What is the name of the valve responsible for preventing blood flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium of the heart?

Mitral Valve The mitral valve is a large 'flap' between the two left chambers of the heart. When this is open, it allows oxygenated blood to fill the left ventricle of the heart from the atrium. When the hea...
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c) What is the medical treatment of patients with kidney failure to remove urine and control levels of sodium and glucose in the blood?

Kidney dialysis
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