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In some parts of Africa, where malaria commonly occurs, there are higher frequencies of the allele that causes sickle-cell anaemia.

Individuals with the recessive sickle-cell anaemia allele have a lower chance of developing severe malaria. Therefore, they are more likely to survive and reproduce than those without the allele. The alle...

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Answered by Laura N. Biology tutor
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Describe the differences between active transport and facilitated diffusion.

Facilitated diffusion is a passive process that occurs down a concentration gradient. Active transport requires energy (from ATP) to allow movement of substances against a concentration gradient.

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Write a persuasive article on why students should or shouldn't have to wear school uniform

Uniform. The bain of our lives as students. What does it achieve? Oppression. Regimentation. Suppressing our freedom to express ourselves. Teachers and schools insist that as students we should strive to ...

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What is the definition of osmosis?

Osmosis is the process describing the random movement of water molecules through a permeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration until equilibrium is re...

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Answered by Finlay M. Biology tutor
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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?

Radio waves

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