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What is homeostasis and explain two ways in which the human body is able to reduce its temperature when it is too hot as an example of homeostasis.

Homeostasis is defined as a process to maintain a constant internal environment. There are multiple ways in which the body is able to maintain a constant internal temperature such as; 1. Sweating ; there are...
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Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of the structural organization of their genetic material.

The major cellular feature which sets the distinction between a prokaryotic (‘pro’ – before, ‘karyon’ – kernel, nucleus) cell and a eukaryotic (‘eu’ – true, ‘karyon’ – kernel, nucleus) cell is the presence o...
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What is a synapse?

A synapse is the space between two neurons whereby information in the form of Neurotransmitters is passed on from one neuron to the other.
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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

The key difference is that aerobic respiration requires oxygen whereas anaerobic does not. Aerobic respiration is happening constantly in the body to release energy for processes such as protein synthesis wh...
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(d) Explain the effect of the different SA:Vol ratios on the rate of osmosis into the potato.

Best way to explain would be to draw a cell with both a big and a large SA:Vol ratio. Visually get to see the effect, to understand why the rate of osmosis changes. note: SA = surface area and Vol = volume e...
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