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Give two similarities and two differences between the structure of starch and cellulose polysaccharides (4 marks).

Similarities (up to 2 marks, 1 mark each): Both linked by glucose monomers. Monosaccharides are linked by 1,4 glycosidic bonds. Monosaccharides are joined together via condensation reactions. Both polysac...

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What is the function of the waxy cuticle?

It prevents evaporation of water from the leaf to reduce the loss of water

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Name 3 barriers against infection

Any 3 from. Skin. Mucus -in nose, trachea (cilia waft the mucus into the stomach to be destroyed) . Stomach acid. lysosomes (e.g. in tears and saliva)

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Answered by Josephine S. Biology tutor
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Describe the structure of DNA in the eukaryotic cell

DNA is a double stranded helix. Each strand is held together by complementary base pairs or nucleotides. A nucleotide consists of a base, a deoxyribose sugar and a phosphate. The bases are A, T, C and G. ...

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What is the difference between conservation and preservation regarding species

Although they both promote sustainability:
Conservation is the human involvement in attempts to protect wildlife. Usually with endangered species where they can be tracked and looked...

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