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Explain how Auxin is used to cause phototropism in plants.

Auxin is a growth hormone released from the tip of a shoot. It is distributed uniformly along the shoot so it can diffuse down the entirety of the stem of the plant. Normally the auxin is broken down in s...

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Answered by Caillan L. Biology tutor
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What features differ between animal and plant cells?

Animal and plant cells share many similarities. For example, they both have: a nucleus, which houses the genetic material; a cytoplasm, where the chemical reactions of the cell occur; a cell membrane, whi...

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Answered by Gemma W. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between active transport and diffusion.

Diffusion is the passive (does not require energy input) movement of a substance down a concentration gradient from an area of high concentration to an a...

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Answered by Nicholas G. Biology tutor
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How does speciation occur?

Speciation can be sympatric (both populations in the same place) or allopatric (populations in different places). Speciati...

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How does the xylem structure of the plant help transpiration?

Firstly I would discuss with the student what transpiration is and what xylem vessels are. Transpiration is the inevitable consequence of gas exchange in the leaf causing water to be transported through t...

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