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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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Describe the process of meiosis

The first stage of meiosis is Prophase 1, where the homologous chromosomes pair up and spindle microtubules grow from each pole to the equator around the nucleus. The next stage is Metaphase 1, the nucleu...

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Answered by Conner S. Biology tutor
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Describe the mechanism of transport in the phloem, involving active loading at the source and removal at the sink.

The active transport of hydrogen ions out of the companion cells using ATP creates a hydrogen ion gradient.This causes the facilitated diffusion of H+ ions back into companion cells. This occur...

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Answered by Jonathan C. Biology tutor
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Describe the process of the reflex arc.

The reflex arc is activated to create a rapid response in order to maintain safety. It is an innate, automatic response to a dangerous stimulus.

It involves 3 neurones. A sensory neurone, a motor n...

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Answered by Ria S. Biology tutor
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How is DNA structured?

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. Two polynucleotide (which means nucleotide polymer) strands are twisted together and form what looks like a ladder - the DNA double helix. These two str...

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Answered by Sadie H. Biology tutor
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