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Describe how bacteria are used to genetically modify crops. Describe two examples of GM crops. Describe the reasons why some are opposed to GM crops

Describe how bacteria are used to genetically modify crops.• Certain bacteria (Agrobacterium) can cause plant cells to multiply and form tumours by inserting plasmid DNA into genome of pl...

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Describe 2 ways mutations can occur

• DNA not copied properly before cell division: mistakes in copying; small errors - gene/point mutations • Chromosomes damaged/break: usually repair; but may repair incorrectly - large changes in may gene...

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Advice on Biological Natural Sciences Personal Statements

General tipsIt’s important that you don’t do too much. Better to a few things well than spread yourself too thin so that you’re overly grilled in interview. My recommendation is pick mayb...

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John invests £8000 at compound interest rate of 1.5% per year. He wants to earn more than £2000 in interest. What is the LEAST time in WHOLE years that this will take?

Step 1) Create the formula: 8000 x 1.015ⁿStep 2) Equate to the target value: 8000 x 1.015ⁿ = ~~2000~~ 10000 (Common mistake is to use target of £2000 ...

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0.0960g of Magnesium was reacted with 25cm^3 of HCL of 0.4mol/dm^3 concentration. Calculate the moles of each one and determine which one is in excess

Equations to usemoles = mass/Mrmoles= concentration*volumeAr of Magnesium = 12 Moles= 0.096/12 Moles=0.008Moles of HCL = 25/1000 x 0.4=0.1Therefore HCL is in excess

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