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The components of DNA and how they interact to form a double helix structure

(Answer supplemented with whiteboard annotations) The structure of DNA consists of three pivotal structures. A deoxyribose pentose sugar made up of five carbons. An ionised phosphate group and a nitrogenous ...
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What is photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make glucose. Light energy is absorbed by chorophyll which is a green substance found in chloroplasts in some plant cells and algae. This light energy is used to...
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Describe how deforestation is causing the change in the amounts of different gasses in the atmosphere

Deforestation is the process of removing trees, usually for fuels or for timber. The removal of trees means that there is less photosynthesis taking place. Photosynthesis is the process of removing carbon di...
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State what is meant by 'active transport' and explain how a plant root hair cell use this to facilitate nutrient uptake from the soil.

(I have underlined any keywords in this response) Break this question down into 2 halves to make it easier to answer: "What is meant by 'active transport' " : Active transport is the movement of mo...
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How is DNA replicated?

DNA is found in the nucleus of all human cells (except red blood cells). Its double-stranded, helical structure contains all of the information required for the body to produce new proteins- it simply needs ...
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