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Describe the structure of DNA

DNA is made up of two anti-parallel strands running in opposite directions. It is made up of individual monomers called nucleotides which in turn contain: a sugar (deoxyribose), a base (A, G, C or T), and...

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Answered by Jamie H. Biology tutor
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Explain what the P wave, QRS complex and T wave mean on an ECG?

P wave - atrial systole. This is when both atria of the heart contract, to force blood from the atria to the ventricles. The valves that separates the left atrium and the left ventricle i...

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Answered by Ankit G. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between a Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cell?

Eukaryotic cells: bigger overall, chromosomes are linear and can be coiled round proteins for folding, larger ribosomes, they contain membrane bound organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria, chlorolpl...

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Answered by George I. Biology tutor
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How do we breathe in?

The scientific term for breathing in is inspiration. The main muscle that helps us to breathe is called the diaphragm; a large, dome shaped muscle that sits below our rib cage. The external intercostal mu...

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Answered by Hannah E. Biology tutor
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Describe the five stages of phagocytosis of a bacterium by a neutrophil

  1. Attraction of phagocyte (neutrophil), towards the bacterium 2) Neutrophil engulfs the pathogen, forming a phagosome3) Formation of lysosomes which are attracted to the phagosome4) Binding of lysosom...
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Answered by Mahesh B. Biology tutor
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