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Describe the process by which a pathogen is destroyed after it has become attached to the surface of a phagocyte.

Pathogens are first recognised as a foreign body by the antigens on it's membrane, as they are non-self antigens. The body then triggers a response by attaching antibodies to these antigens. Phagocytes...

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Answered by Kelly T. Biology tutor
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Describe the structure of DNA and where it is found inside a human cell

The DNA molecule is found within the nucleus of the cell, organised into chromosomes. In humans, there are 46 chromosomes. The DNA molecule consists of organic bases joined by sugars and phosphate mole...

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How are action potentials propagated along a neuron?

Electical impulses usually arrive at the dendrites of a neuron. These then pass through the cell body and a propagated down the longest part of the neuron, the axon.Resting potentialThis is the pot...

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Answered by Ollie W. Biology tutor
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What is a hormone?

A hormone is a chemical messenger. Just remembering these two words gives you a starting point to explain the properties of a hormone in as much detail as you need. We'll break it down...

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Answered by Rachel T. Biology tutor
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What is the structure of an animal cell?

At GCSE level, you probably looked at the basic structure of an animal cell comprising the cell membrane, cytoplasm and nucleus. These are all that is normally visible of a cell when you look at it und...

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