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How can I differentiate prokatyotic and eukaryotic cells?

The main difference between these two cell types is that eukaryotic cells have their DNA collected inside the nucleus, while prokaryotic cells lack nuclei. Instead, they have a circular piece of DNA calle...

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Answered by Omar A. Biology tutor
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What is the process of natural selection?

Natural selection is able to occur due to variation within a species. Individuals with certain mutations/alleles may be better adapted to their environment than other members of their species, meaning the...

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Answered by Adela B. Biology tutor
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What’s the difference between characteristics caused by environmental and genetic factors?

A characteristic that is determined by genetic factors is a feature which is coded for in a person's genetics, inherited from their parents, as opposed to environmental factors which are caused by the con...

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Use of microorganisms is popular in medical research and industry. Give two reasons why microorganisms are commonly used.

cheap/inexpensive/low cost; grow/multiply/divide quickly; short life cycle; take up relatively little space; do not require high amounts of expertise to work with; genomes are understood well

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Answered by Kate D. Biology tutor
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A fault opens in a forest and separates a population of lizards in half. In 100 years the fault closes and the lizards can interact again. Explain why the lizards are no longer able to breed.

An answer deserving full marks would be a clearly written, long-form paragraph containing 4-5 of these points:
The lizard populations cannot interact or share genes after the faultTh...

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Answered by Zach L. Biology tutor
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