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What is a gene?

A section of DNA in a chromosome, that codes for the production of a specific protein. Genes have different alleles that provide variation.
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What are the different ways in which substances can move across cell membranes?

Passive transport Diffusion = occurs in gases or aqueous solutions whereby particles are free to move and spread from a higher concentration to a lower concentration. An example is air freshener being spraye...
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How does energy move through a food chain?

In most food chains, all of the energy which is used originally comes from the sun. Plants are "photoautotrophs", which means that they can use light energy from the sun to fuel their life processe...
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How do enzymes work and what would be the effects of an increasing temperature on an enzyme controlled reaction?

Enzymes are biological catalysts that work by increasing the speed of a reaction, without being altered or used up in the reaction. Each enzyme has an active site specific to a particular substrate and there...
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Describe how receptors in the skin function.

Receptors in the skin detect changes in the environment, so called stimuli. These could include a change in temperature or sensation, such as increased pressure, being touched somewhere or experiencing pain....
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