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What is an autoimmune disease?

The immune system usually makes antibodies to destroy foreign pathogens that may harm the body. However, in autoimmune disease, the body produces antibodies that recognise the body's own cells or enzymes as ...
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Why were some books included in the Bible and not others?

The process of deciding what was 'Scripture' took a long time. 'Scripture' is the Jewish and Christian name for writings that are considered to be holy and spoken by God. In the centuries before Christ, reli...
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How to solve the simultaneous equations of 3x + 2y = 9 and x-y = 3

First off we can refer to the equations as equation 1 and equation 2. In order to solve the equations we must find a way to combine them that elimates one of the variables ( X or y) so that the other can be ...
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What is the trend in reactivity of Group 2 elements with halogens as the group is descended?

In group 2 elements, the reactivity is a measure of how easily the atoms lose outer shell electrons. An atom at the top of the group, such as magnesium, has less shells meaning the atomic radius is smaller, ...
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Define electrical resistance

It's often best to use an equation when asked for definitions like this. In this case, use Ohm's law: R = V/I (where V is potential difference, I is current and R is resistance, measured in ohms)
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