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What are the differences between diffusion and osmosis?

Both these processes involve the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration. They are also both passive processes, so happen without the use of chemical energy. However,...

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Answered by Phoebe T. Biology tutor
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Describe the structure of proteins

Proteins are amino acid polymers, joined by peptide bonds which are formed via condensation reactions. The primary structure is the order of amino acids, secondary structure is the folding of polypeptide ...

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Answered by Anthony C. Biology tutor
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Explain the causes and effects of increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that is produced through the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. Increased demands for electricity, heating and cars etc. means that more fossil fuels are...

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Answered by Lydia K. Biology tutor
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What does a vaccine contain?

Short answer: Dead and/or inactive pathogens. Explanation (also to a further question: "How does this prevent infection later?") : Pathogens are microorganisms...

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Describe the path of a red blood cell through the heart

Red blood cell arrives from the inferior vena cava into right atrium before it passes through the tricuspid valve into right ventricle. It then passes through the pulmonary valve into pulmonary artery bef...

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Answered by Robert W. Biology tutor
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