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Explain 2 adaptations of red blood cells.

Biconcave shape- Increases the surface area of the red blood cell, meaning there is a greater surface over which diffusion of the gases being exchanged can occur (CO2/ O2).No nucleus- Allows red blood cel...

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Answered by Danielle P. Biology tutor
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What are the stages of protein synthesis?

Protein synthesis consists of two stages- transcription and translation. Transcription takes place in the nucleus- this is where a strand of mRNA is formed. A section of DNA is unwound by...

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Answered by Yasmin Z. Biology tutor
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Describe and explain how blood in the right ventricle travels to the left atrium in the heart

Deoxygenated blood flows from the right ventricle to the lungs via the pulmonary artery. The contraction of the right ventricle increases the pressure within it so that it is greater than in the pulmonary...

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Answered by Sara M. Biology tutor
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Describe the similarities and differences between haemoglobin and collagen.

Similarities:Both have a quaternary structure (consisting of more than one polypeptide).Both are found in animals (haemoglobin is found in blood and collagen is found in the muscles, skin, bones and tend...

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Answered by Shannon M. Biology tutor
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Describe how a sperm cell is adapted for it's function. (4 marks)

1 mark each for one of the following:
Describe the sperm cell's function; i.e. fertilising the egg
(Proportionally large) flagellum for mobility
Possess an Acrosome filled with enzymes to p...

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Answered by Jack M. Biology tutor
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