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In genetics, what does co-dominance mean?

Dominant alleles need the presence of only one copy to ach...

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Answered by Michael T. Biology tutor
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Describe how blood vessels are able to assist in the control of body temperature.

If body temperature is too high:

Capillaries dilate, increasing the blood supply to the skin and allowing heat to be lost from the body by radiation.

 

If body temperature is t...

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Answered by Merrin W. Biology tutor
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Where did mitochondria come from?

Mitochondria are a fascinating organelle, which we, as humans, rely on for so much. They are where the electron transport chain occurs, where ADP is conv...

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Answered by Patrick Q. Biology tutor
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What is Natural Selection?

Natural Selection is the accepted theory of evolution first postulated by Charles Darwin and can be thought of as 'survival of the fittest'. It is the process by which a species gradually evolves thro...

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Answered by Ellie W. Biology tutor
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What is the name of the first stage of respiration?

Glycolysis. This is an anaeorbic process whereby glucose is converted to pyruvate via triose phosphate. This process gives out a total of 4 ATP molecules but requires 2 ATP molecules to convert glucos...

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Answered by Adam S. Biology tutor
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