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Explain the adaptations plants have to survive hot environments

Plants in hot environments have adaptations to their stomata. These are, having a lower density of stomata and also closing their stomata during the day, when it the environment is warmest. This reduces the ...
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How are bacteria genetically modified for human benefit?

First of all, the concept of genetic modification needs to be understood. Proteins are coded for by genes in the DNA of an organism, with each gene coding for a different protein. We utilise the fact that di...
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What are the different types of neurones in the body?

A neurone is a special type of cell in the body which transmits electrical impulses. Neurones can be classified into different types based on the information they receive and pass on. The 3 main types of neu...
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Explain the role of plant hormones in plant shoot and root growth

Auxins are degraded within the tips of the shoots of the plant exposed to sunlight, and gather on the shaded side of the shoots. Gathered auxins enourage cell elongation, and the shoot to grow upwards, towar...
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What is the point of anerobic respiration?

Anerobic respiration is used when AEROBIC respiration can no longer take place. This is because there is a deficit in oxygen so the process of aerobic respitartion can no longer occur. The organism still req...
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