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Outline the action of B lymphocytes following initial contact with an antigen or antigen presenting cell. (6 marks)

There are 4 stages to the response of B lymphocytes upon contact with antigens. These are antigen presentation, clonal selection, clonal expansion and differentiation. During antigen presentation the lymp...

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Answered by Amy D. Biology tutor
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Describe the process of diffusion?

Diffusion is the process where water molecules move from a negative water potential to a more negative water potential through a semi permeable membrane.

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Answered by Fawcett G. Biology tutor
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Describe how ions, water and sugar are obtained and transported through plants. In your answer you should refer to materials moving upwards and downwards in a plant. (6 marks)

Since this is a 6 marker, it is important for you to firstly express yourself coherently, and secondly write the 'key words' that examiners look for. The question is referring to the transport pro...

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Answered by Zahra I. Biology tutor
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Mitosis is important in the life of a multi-cellular organism. Explain why and how mitosis works.

Mitosis allows for growth and development of a living organism. The genetic material inside each cell is doubled as the chromosomes are doubled. The chromosomes line up in the centre of the cell and are p...

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Answered by Helen G. Biology tutor
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Explain how enzymes speed up chemical reactions and how they are denatured.

Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy, which provides an alternative pathway, making it easier to reach the transition state. Enzymes are denatured by changes in temperatur...

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Answered by Tara W. Biology tutor
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