Top answers

Biology
All levels

What is the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and when is it used? With an example

The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is used to work out dominant and recessive allele ratios in a population regarding one gene. Dominant alleles are those which when at all present in the genotype develops a ...

EB
Answered by Ellie B. Biology tutor
9572 Views

Which of the following are found in plant cells but not in animal cells? Mitochondria, Cell Wall, Cell membrane, Chloroplasts, Cytoplasm, Vacuole

The cell wall, chloroplasts and vacuole are found in plant cell rather than animal cells. These components are know as organells of a cell and these organells for a plant are vital for its functionality a...

TA
39306 Views

Explain how water is re-absorbed in the kidney

It would be helpful for you to have a diagram of a kidney nephron in front of you as you read this explanation. The body has a clever mechanism to conserve water levels, it creates a strong salt concentra...

CD
Answered by Charlotte D. Biology tutor
30815 Views

What is selective reabsorption?

Selective reabsorption occurs because during ultrafiltration, important components of the blood are filtered out and they need to be reabsorbed into the body. When the filtrate leaves the Bowman's capsule...

CD
Answered by Charlotte D. Biology tutor
40362 Views

What is ultrafiltration?

Ultrafiltration is a process in the kidney by which urea, salt, water and glucose etc. is extracted from the blood. When blood passes through the top of the nephron, it enters a structure called the glome...

CD
Answered by Charlotte D. Biology tutor
52734 Views

We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning