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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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Describe the structure of a standard eukaryotic animal cell

The cell has an outer membrane known as the cell membrane, which envelops the cytoplasm. The cell also contains mitochondria which work to provide the cell with energy (in the form of ATP) and a nucleus, ...

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Highlight 3 differences between mRNA and DNA molecules

mRNA is only single stranded, whereas DNA is a double stranded molecule 2. mRNA has Uracil instead of thymine which is found in DNA 3. mRNA contains no introns as they have been spliced out, however...

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What is a synapse and how is information transmitted across it?

Synapse = the junction between two neurones (nerve cells) OR the junction between a neuron and an effector cell such as a muscle cell

A synapse between two neurones consists of:

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What are the differences between the structure and function of arteries and veins?

Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. They have thicker walls than veins in order to cope with far higher blood pressure level...

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