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How do I approach the 8-10 mark questions on a paper?

Firstly, don't panic! These questions are always either a description of a process (so you can learn it off by heart), or an analysis of information that is given to you. Although it's not advisable to write...
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Answered by Lydia C. • Biology tutor
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Please could you explain Oxidative Phosphorylation?

I like to approach this in 6 steps, but you could also draw this as a diagram if you find that more helpful. All the words in capital letters are needed to get the credit in an exam: 1)NADH and FADH are REOX...
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What is the difference between B-cells and T-cells in the immune system?

B-cells and T-cells are both able to react to specific pathogens, but do this in different ways. B-cells produce antibodies that can bind to the pathogen. T-cells have a few functions: they can kill host cel...
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Answered by Kelsey M. • Biology tutor
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How does natural selection lead to evolution?

Evolution describes the divergence of species by natural selection. It is best to think of this at the level of the gene pool. The gene pool is all the genes contained within a population. The gene pool is a...
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Answered by Michelle M. • Biology tutor
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What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibition of enzymes?

The main difference is that in competitive inhibition, the inhibitor binds directly to the active site of the enzyme. This therefore prevents the substrate from binding to the enzyme and forming the enzyme-s...
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Answered by Samantha D. • Biology tutor
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