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Explain the difference in function of auxins in plant shoots and roots.

Auxins are plant growth hormones found in both the roots and shoots of plants, in the shoots they promote growth whereas in the roots they inhibit it. In the shoots they cause cell elongation in the side of ...
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What is the structure and function of the chloroplast?

Function: The chloroplast is a plant organelle that conducts photosynthesis . The photosynthetic pigment chlorophyll captures energy from sunlight and converts it to the energy-storage molecules ATP and NADP...
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Describe how animals survive adverse weather conditions

One method of doing this is dormancy. Some animals spend a period of their life cycle dormant in order to lower their metabolic expenditure in conditions which would otherwise require high energy to survive....
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Resistance to antibiotics is increasing. How can we help prevent antibiotic resistance developing? (2 marks)

1 mark up to a total of 2 from: Doctors should not over prescribe antibiotics, e.g. for viral illness such as the common cold. Patients should ensure they complete their full antibiotic prescription, even if...
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Describe the structure of a protein

Proteins are made up of polypeptide chains. These are chains of amino acids which are joined together by peptide bonds as a result of a condensation reaction. This produces water as a waste product.The prima...
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