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Explain the role of the diaphragm when breathing in and out

The diaphragm is a large muscle located at the base of the lungs. It is naturally dome shaped when relaxed. 

When we need to inhale, the diaphragm will contract and flatten out. This increases the ...

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Answered by Salko K. Biology tutor
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How can genetically identical twins look different?

There are two key pieces of terminology that it is important to understand with this question; genotype and phenotype. All sexual organisms inherit a mix of genes from th...

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Answered by Josh H. Biology tutor
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Is normal expiration, at rest, a passive or active process in a healthy individual? And why?

Expiration is a passive process. It happens due to relaxation, not contraction, of the muscles of the chest. As well as the elastic recoil of the lungs. Both of these processes do not require energy and h...

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Answered by Samuel J. Biology tutor
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By what process do plants move ions from the soil exterior to the plant, into the root cells of the plant?

Active Transport 

  • Normally soil ion concentrations will be low, and high in the root cells. The ions have to move up a concentration gradient and therefore requires an energy-using process to...
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Answered by Miss T. Biology tutor
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Name the three domains of life.

Archaea 

Bacteria

Eukaryota

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Answered by Miss T. Biology tutor
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