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What are the steps involved in glycolysis and why does glycolysis occur?

Both aerobic and anaerobic respiration begin with glycolysis, which is the splitting of the 6 carbon glucose into 2, 3 carbon pyruvate molecules. This happens because glucose cannot be used directly by ce...

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Answered by Lara I. Biology tutor
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What are antibodies and how do they work?

Antibodies are proteins which belong to a class known as immunoglobulins. They are made up of chains of amino acids joined by peptide bonds. Antibodies have an important role in the immune system of many ...

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Answered by Anna H. Biology tutor
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Describe and explain mitosis

Mitosis is the division (and multiplication) by body cells or somatic cells (cells that arent gametes.) Gametes- sperm and egg; undergo meiosis Somatic cells- body cells; undergo mitosis....

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Answered by Emily P. Biology tutor
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How does water enter and move up the plant?

It moves up through a process known as transpiration. This is when water leaves the through the stomata, creating a negative hydrostatic pressure which pulls the water up through the xyle...

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Answered by Emily P. Biology tutor
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How do different factors affect the rate of photosynthesis and transpiration in plants?

Firstly it's important to distinguish that photosynthesis and transpiration are two different processes. Photosynthesis is the process used by plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into gucose and ox...

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Answered by Emma S. Biology tutor
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