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Describe the factors which affect the rate of diffusion.

Ficks law outlines the factors that affect diffusion. Diffusion gradient is the difference in concentration of the molecule either side of the membrane, the greater the difference the faster the diffusion...

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Answered by Nick S. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

While they are both nucleic acids, there are going to be a lot of differences between DNA and RNA, starting from the names (deoxyibonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid). In terms of structure, DNA is double...

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If blood glucose level is high, how does it return back to normal?

When a high blood glucose level is detected by the body, pancreas releases the hormone, insulin, into the bloodstream. The release of insulin results in glucose moving from the blood and into liver and mu...

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Answered by Samantha M. Biology tutor
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In a population of 1000 lemmings there are two alleles for skin colour, the dominant colour being cream (C) and the recessive being white (c). 350 individuals have white skin. Use Hardy-Weinberg to predict the number of homozygous recessive individuals.

Hardy-Weinberg Principle states that in a population of randomly mating individuals:
p + q = 1
p2+2pq+q2=1
White fur = homozygous recessive = q2 = 350/100 =...

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Answered by Igbunu O. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between a phagocyte and a lymphocyte?

One of the first cells to respond to an infection will be a phagocyteThese migrate to the pathogen (foreign object with potential to cause disease)They engulf the phagocyte in a process known as phagocyto...

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Answered by Omar B. Biology tutor
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