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Give TWO similarities in the movement of substances by diffusion and by osmosis.

  1. (Movement) down a gradient / from high concentration to low concentration; 2. Passive / not active processes; OR Do not use energy from respiration / from ATP / from metabolism; OR  Use energy from ...
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Answered by Murtaza S. Biology tutor
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Messenger RNA (mRNA) is used during translation to form polypeptides. Describe how mRNA is produced in the nucleus of a cell.

mRNA is messenger RNA which carries information from the genome to be translated into proteins. The DNA is transcribed into mRNA in the nucleus. DNA helicase breaks the hydrogen bonds of DNA into sense an...

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Answered by Ryley C. Biology tutor
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How can the transmission of salmonella be reduced?

Washing hands (vomiting, diarrhoea) Isolation Not sharing utensils or cutlery

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Answered by Sophie A. Biology tutor
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Compare the mammalian heart to that of an amphibian. Use a diagram.

Four mark question Can use drawn example to show the comparison of a three chambered heart to that of a four chambered heart.(2)Name the different parts of the heart. Mammalian is two atria, two ventricle...

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Answered by Sophie A. Biology tutor
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What is mitosis?

Mitosis is the DNA replication stage in somatic cells (non sex cells). It involves replication of DNA and ONE division of DNA to produce two genetically identical daughter cells. The stages specific to mi...

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Answered by Selina N. Biology tutor
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