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Explain the role of enzymes in the process of DNA replication in prokaryotes

A variety of enzymes are involved in the process of DNA replication. For replication to occur each strand of DNA must be separated from the other, a result of its double helix structure and the hydrogen b...

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Compare anaerobic respiration in a yeast cell with aerobic respiration in a muscle cell (3 marks)

yeast cells produce ethanol whereas muscle cells produce lactic acid as a by-product yeast cells produce CO2, muscle cells do not they both produce small amounts of energy

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Answered by Cat F. Biology tutor
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How does the hormone ADH help the kidneys regulate the water content of blood?

ADH is produced by the pituitary gland located in the brain. When the water content of blood is low, more ADH is released from the pituitary gland into the blood. When it reaches the kidneys, it causes th...

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Answered by Gabriella Z. Biology tutor
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Describe and explain how the eye would focus on a near object. [5]

As light passes through the cornea and lens, refraction takes place at varying degrees depending on lens shape. Objects closer to the eye have diverging light rays, thus need more refraction from the lens...

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Answered by Saoirse E. Biology tutor
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How does phagocytosis work?

The phagocyte will be attracted to a pathogen and move to it via chemotaxis. The phagocyte then engulfs the pathogen. Once the pathogen is inside the phagocyte, it is enclosed in a phagosome (essentially ...

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Answered by Catherine W. Biology tutor
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