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Describe and explain the adaptations of the alveoli for gas exchange. (4 marks)

The alveoli are highly folded in order to increase the surface area available for gas exchange. The thins walls of the alveoli and the supplying capillaries allow for a short diffusion distance, thus increas...
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What are the main differences between meiosis and mitosis?

Both mitosis and meiosis are processes of dividing a diploid cell, however there are a number of key differences. Mitosis results in two genetically identical, diploid, daughter cells and takes place during ...
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Describe and explain how an action potential is generated (6 marks)

The membrane is at resting potential, -60mV inside compared to outside. It is polarised . 2. Na+ ion channels open and some Na+ ions diffuse into the neurone. 3. The membrane depolarises - it become less neg...
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What is the difference between gene transcription and gene translation?

Both of these are key steps in gene expression to obtain proteins. Transcription occurs first. It is the process, happening in the nucleus, where a specific segment of DNA is copied into RNA to form messenge...
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What are the properties of water?

This is part of the chemistry of life chapter. Its important to Biology because : Water is the medium of life and biology is the study of life. Water molecules are polar. this means the molecule is charged O...
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