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What is the role of succession and how does this maintain ecosystems?

Succession is the term given to describe the changes that take place within an ecosystem. Barren land such as bare rock can be formed by the eruption of a volcano or a glacier retreating. The first stage ...

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Answered by Pankti V. Biology tutor
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The genetic code is the sequence of bases in DNA, which is found in chromosomes and is made up of double stranded polynucleotides. Explain what is meant by the term “double-stranded polynucleotide” in relation to DNA.

It is known as double-stranded as there are two strands of DNA joined by hydrogen bonds between the bases and polynucleotide refers to the fact that there are many nucleotides joined by phosphodiester bon...

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explain how the human circulatory system is adapted to remove CO2 from tissues (3)

capillaries have a high surface area to volume ratio to allow fast diffusionCO2 can diffuse from cells to blood plasmathe lungs also contain capillaries allowing CO2 to diffuse into them prior to exhalati...

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Answered by Cameron E. Biology tutor
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compare and contrast transcription and translation

compareboth involve nucleotide basesboth involve RNAcontrasttranscription copies DNAtranscription produces mRNAtranslation produces a polypeptidetranslation uses tRNA molecules

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Describe and explain the role of positive feedback in an action potential

Describe:·     Random or small amount of sodium ions enter the axon (diffusion) which leads to a slight depolarisation of the membrane·     Down the concentration gradient (more sodium outside the cell th...

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