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Why do we use aseptic techniques in laboratories?

Aseptic techniques prevent the contamination of a sample from other bacteria or pathogens. It is important to do this to ensure that the sample we are dealing with remains pure. Microorganisms are in the ...

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Answered by Emma B. Biology tutor
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What are the components and function of the autonomic nervous system in the human body?

There are 2 components, the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. They are a collection of nerves and neurotransmitters throughout the human body and present in both the centr...

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Answered by Pierce B. Biology tutor
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What is osmosis and how does it differ from what I learned at GCSE about diffusion

At GCSE osmosis was simplified to just diffusion of water so it is the spreading out of water molecules from where there is a high concentration to a low concentration- but in fact osmosis depends both on...

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Answered by Katie G. Biology tutor
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Explain how the DNA of a Eukaryote is replicated

To replicate the DNA of a eukaryotic cell, the double helix structure must first be unwound to present the base pair sequence. This is done using DNA helicase (this enzyme breaks the hydrogen bonds connec...

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Answered by Oscar W. Biology tutor
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What organelles are found in plant cells, but not in animal cells? What are the functions of these organelles?

  • chloroplasts which are able to trap light so it can be used to generate energy through photosynthesis - cell wall which provides the plant cell with structure
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Answered by Safia A. Biology tutor
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