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A student cut a piece of potato into 10 discs, each 1mm thick and with a 10mm diameter. He then placed them in a beaker of deionised water. After a couple of days, they had increased in size- both thickness and diameter. Explain why this is the case.

The cells composing the potato tissue contain fluid, or cytoplasm. This contains dissolved salts and these ions attract water molecules; cations, or positive ions, attract the partially negatively charged...

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Answered by Eva K. Biology tutor
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How can I describe events in the future?

In English, we have 'I am going' + infinitive, for example, I am going to eat. This can describe an event in the near future. Then, we have the term "will" for talking about a future that is mor...

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Answered by Julia K. Italian tutor
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How do I structure my paragraphs?

I would suggest learning the PEEL structure. PEEL stands for Point, Evidence, Explain, Link. When answering a question in an exam or in coursework, write the word PEEL on your planning page, and then stru...

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Answered by Shelby J. English tutor
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How do you find the next number in a given sequence?

First, you look for the difference between every number in the sequence, ie. what do you add to the first number to equal the second number? If you find that the difference is the same for every number, t...

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Answered by Eleanor M. Maths tutor
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What is homeostasis?

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal environment in organisms despite external changes. Homeostasis ensures that cells within an environment are able to meet their needs and function appr...

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Answered by Yinka B. Biology tutor
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