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I struggle with exam timing and as a result I always run out of time before finishing the paper. How can avoid this in the future?

This is a fairly common problem across many A level subjects but in my experience particularly amongst those taking biology papers. Whilst there are several strategies to counteract this, such as prioritisin...
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Describe ways in which the body prevents entry of microorganisms

The first line of defence is the skin. This forms a physical barrier that prevents any microorganisms from getting into the body. Acid in the stomach, due to the low pH, is another defence the body has. This...
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In A level biology exams there is a large focus on data interpretation questions. What is the best way to approach this style of question?

Often this particular style of question ranks amongst the most poorly answered by students. However, it is often very easy to pick up marks without any knowledge of the subject matter whatsoever. The first s...
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Did we evolve from apes? What does the term 'common ancestor' really mean?

You are related to all the humans that are currently living on the planet, even if distantly. However, you are more closely related to your first cousin than you are to a classmate of yours. This is because ...
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Explain the events that occur in cells that result in the production of genetically identical nuclei (8 marks)

This process of events is called mitosis (1) Mitosis includes these stages: Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase/Cytokinesis (1) DNA replication occurs in Interphase (1) Prophase - chromosome...
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