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Compare the causes and treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Blood glucose levels are controlled by the pancreatic release of the hormone insulin. Insulin is released from the pancreas when blood glucose concentration is high. This causes glucose to move from the b...

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How is DNA replicated, and why is this method of replication important?

DNA is replicated in a semi-conservative manner, which means that both 'parental strands' are used as templates. This ensures that genetic information is passed onto offspring without any changes
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What is the difference between the function of platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells?

They are all components of blood. Platelets are small fragments of cells and help blood to form clots. This stops the body from bleeding when a blood vessel gets damaged. White blood cells destroy microor...

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Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen to completely break down glucose and produce energy. The equation is C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O. Anae...

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Explain the process of mitosis

The process of mitosis produces 2 genetically identical daughter cells. It can be remembered using the acronym PMAT.Prophase: Chromatin supercoils and condenses into chromos...

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