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Outline the structure and function of the plasma membrane

The plasma membrane is composed of a phospholipid by-layer. These phospholipid molecules are arranged in a double sheet which are stable yet fluid. These molecules have hydrophobic tails and hydrophilic h...

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Answered by Nathan L. Biology tutor
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Each skin cell in a mouse has 40 chromosomes. How many chromosomes were present in each cell after dividing four times during cell culture?

When a cell divides, the number of chromosomes in that cell does not change. So if a cell had 40 chromosomes in it before it divided, it would still have 40 chromosomes in it after it had divided.

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Answered by Kelly J. Biology tutor
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What are indicator species and what are they used for?

Indicator species are organisms whos presence or absense may indicate something about the environement. For example, an increase in organisms that are not dependant on oxygen to survive (also known as ana...

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Answered by Kelly J. Biology tutor
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How do I answer a compare question?

Command words are important and you should check carefully exactly what the question is actually asking for. If a question asks you to 'compare', all you need to do is point out similarities and differenc...

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Answered by Daniel H. Biology tutor
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How do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?

That’s a really good question. Well are you familiar with the concept of Natural Selection? (assume correct explanation from the student). Yes, you’re right. It is in fact by this same mechanism that bact...

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Answered by Harry C. Biology tutor
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