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What is the function of the cell nucleus?

The nucleus contains genetic material which controls the activities of a cell
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How does a vaccine work?

A vaccine contains a dead or inactive (an therefore harmless) form of a pathogen. By injecting this into the body, an immune response is triggered and white blood cells produce antibodies specific to the ant...
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How do bacteria develop antibiotic resistance?

So when we give an antibiotic (a drug that kills bacteria) it will kill all of the bacteria that are sensitive to it, if it's taken correctly. A few bacteria may have an adaptation allowing them to resist an...
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How is body temperature regulated in mammals?

When it’s too hot, vasodilation occurs, in which the capillaries near the surface of the skin increase in diameter, allowing more blood to flow through them, releasing heat. Hairs on the skin lie flat. The s...
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How is a leaf adapted for photosynthesis?

Leaves have a large surface area so more light hits them. The upper epidermis of the leaf is transparent, allowing light to enter the leaf. The palisade cells contain many chloroplasts which allow light to b...
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