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Why is ATP used as an energy store in cells?

ATP is an unstable molecule therefore it releases the energy stored readily and quickly, this is essential for metabolic processes in the cell such as active transport and protein synhesis. As well as...

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What are two ways which the body cools itself down when too hot?

Vaso-dilation: blood vessels near to the skin's surface dilate which allows more heat to be lost. This is because more blood can flow through as there is more room in the lumen.

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What is the difference between the primary and secondary immune response?

The Primary Immune Response occurs at first contact with the pathogen. 

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What are the key steps in the light dependent reaction of photosynthesis?

  1. Light energy from the Sun excites electrons in chlorophyll and the excited electrons are emitted.2. The chlorophyll molecule is now positively charged and chemically less stable. The lost electrons ...
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What are the steps involved in the mark-release-recapture technique and which factors does it rely upon?

Mark-release-recapture is a technique used to estimate the size of a population of a particular species. The steps involved are:1. Capture and count animals.2. Mark them in a way which is not toxic/harmfu...

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