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Explain the process of DNA replication (6 marks).

The parental DNA is unwound from its double helix structure.DNA Helicase enzymes break hydrogen bonds between the bases of the parental DNA.DNA p...

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Outline the process of phagocytosis by macrophages.

Initially, the bacteria/pathogen will bind to a receptor located on the surface membrane of the macrophage. Pseudopodia will form around the bacteria, resulting in the macrophage surrounding the bacteria/...

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Outline the structures involved in the mammalian gaseous exchange system. For each structure explain how it increases the efficiency of gaseous exchange [6 marks]

Trachea- c shaped cartilage provides structure and support, goblet cells and ciliated epithelium, secrete mucus to trap dust and pathogens and waf...

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Describe how a simple Reflex works.

Reflexes allow you to respond to a stimuli (change in environment). A simple reflex begins with a receptor which are found in sense organs and allow you to detect the stimuli. An example of a sense organ ...

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Compare how pyruvate is used in human cells when oxygen is available and when oxygen is not available.

When oxygen is available- aerobic respiration takes place, when oxygen is not available- anaerobic respiration takes place. Pyruvate reacrs differently differently in these two situations.During Aerobic r...

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