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what is co-dominance?

Co-dominance is when two alleles are expressed equally in the phenotype in the heterozygote. For example, plants that are homozygous for one allele may be red and plants that are homozygous for another allel...
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Explain the process and mechanisms underpinning gas exchange in animal bodies.

The process responsible for gas exchange in animals is diffusion. Air, containing oxygen needed for cellular respiration, is inspired in fills the lungs. The high concentration of oxygen in the lung creates ...
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Name the enzyme present in the saliva and what is its role in digestion

Saliva contains salivary amylase which digest some carbohydrates in mouth
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Describe the various functions of proteins in our body.

Enzymes : Enzymes are biological catalysts, meaning they speed up the rate of the reaction without being used up. An example of an enzyme is amylase, which is produced by the salivary glands and is involved ...
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What is the role of white blood cells in the immune system?

White blood cells can have different roles and are important for protecting the body against pathogens. They can inges t a pathogen and destroy it, some produce antitoxins which destroy the toxins produced b...
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