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How do I gain the full marks in the question "Describe the stages of Eutrophication" (6 marks)?

Conveniently, there are roughly 6 main stages in the process of eutrophication, so if you can memorise each one, step by step, you are sure to scoring full marks! 1) Algae blooms block light 2) No photosynth...
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Answered by Amelia A. • Biology tutor
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What are the most important topics that I should revise?

Below is a list (by no means exhaustive!) of topics you are sure to encounter in A-level biology and are frequently big features in exam papers. If you are a GCSE student soon to be starting A-level, it woul...
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How do I answer a 'Describe and Explain' question?

Failing to distinguish between these two important command words can result in a lot of lost marks! ‘Describe’ involves writing a literal description of the data that is in front of you, may it be a graph or...
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How do I identify the hormones when they are displayed on a graph of the mentsrual cycle?

It is important to look at the shape of each line. Regardless of the species, the line with the largest, solitary spike is LH (luteinising hormone) and this occurs just before ovulation. The line which is ha...
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How does antibiotic resistance relate to evolution?

Antibiotics are used to treat various diseases and ailments by targetting the bacteria which cause said diseases. Bacteria are subject to natural selection and evolution like any other organism. Random mutat...
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