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Describe the similarities and differences between the processes of diffusion and osmosis

Similarities: Molecules move from high to low concentrations in both diffusion and osmosis, meaning down a concentration gradient. Neither process requires ATP (energy). Both process occur across a select...

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Answered by Clara H. Biology tutor
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Explain how gametes are produced by the process of meiosis.

Meiosis to produce gametes is a process that requires two cell divisions. Before the first division, the cell's Chromosomes are replicated as they do in mitosis to create sister chromatids for each chromo...

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Answered by Henry H. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between an animal cell and a plant cell?

It's easy to tell the difference between an animal cell and a plant cell when you look at it,because a plant cell has a rigid wall around it. This keeps the cell in the right shape. An animal cell looks a...

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Answered by Elizabeth O. Biology tutor
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What is the role of cilia and mucus in the lungs?


The cilia and sticky mucus work together to protect the lungs from infection, forming what is known as a mucociliary escalator. The mucus traps any bacteria or pathogens as they enter the lungs, and...

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Answered by Corrina H. Biology tutor
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Explain why an artery may be described as an organ.

Tissues are defined as being a collection of different types of cell.Similarly, organs are defined are being a collection of tissues, wh...

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Answered by Matt S. Biology tutor
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