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I'm having trouble understanding what transcription is, I was wondering if you could help me?

First off, I would like to ask what you can tell me that you know about transcription and if there are any specific areas which you are having problems with. Please also stop me if there are any specific ...

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Answered by George G. Biology tutor
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What role does the heart play in the circulation of blood around the body?

The heart is essential and plays a vital role in the distribution of blood around the body. The circulation system is comprised of two organs: heart and lung. The heart has vessels bringing blood into it ...

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Answered by Rohan G. Biology tutor
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Explain osmosis and explain why this is an important concept in maintaining water potential in animal cells.

Osmosis is a passive process by which water achieves equilibrium through a semi-permeable membrane, moving down a concentration gradient. Water will move from where it is in high concentration (ie in a lo...

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Answered by Alana P. Biology tutor
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Why would the mass of a piece of potato change when it is placed in different sugar solutions?

It's all due to a process called osmosis and the movement of water from a high water potential to a place of low water potential, passing through a partially permeable membrane. So what does this mean? If...

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Answered by Joanna G. Biology tutor
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How is the structure of a capillary related to its function?

The capillaries are very small blood vessels in the body that take the blood to the individual body cells. They transport oxygen and nutrients to the cells ( the cell needs these to survive) and remove ca...

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Answered by Charlotte C. Biology tutor
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