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How are specialised cells different to normal body cells?

Different parts of the body have very different functions, so it is important that the cells in these different parts have adapted in order to help the functioning to be more efficient.

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Answered by Sherrie J. Biology tutor
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How does MRI work?

MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging and uses the application of a magnetic field and radio frequency photons to manipulate the spin state of protons (hydrogen nuclei). Hydrogen is one of the most...

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Answered by Sebastian V. Biology tutor
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What are the advantages of animals eating excess food and putting on weight for winter?

1) They put on fat which is a good insulator and allows the animal to retain its heat.

2) The animal in putting on weight will become larger and have a smaller surface area to volume rati...

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Answered by Ahmad T. Biology tutor
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How does meiosis achieve genetic diversity?

Meiosis produces 4 haploid daughter cells and is essential for forming gametes that contain one copy of each chromosome. Meiosis allows genetic diversity which gives rise to new combinations of genetic al...

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Answered by Shannon G. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between facilitated diffusion and active transport?

When moving across a selectively permeable membrane, ions, polar and large molecules cannot dissolve easily in the lipid membrabe. Instead, transport must occor by way of protiens that ac...

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Answered by Shannon G. Biology tutor
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