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Explain how the trunk of an elephant evolved using Darwin's theory of natural selection, and then Lamarck's theory.

According to Darwin's theory, genetic variation within the population means that some elephants are born with longer noses. Longer noses are better suited to the environment, so longer-nosed elephants are mo...
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Give the characteristics of a homolgous series.

A homologous series is a group of compounds that share the same functionl group. Members of the same series have similar chemical properties and show a gradation in physical properties. Each member differs f...
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Explain the process of natural selection.

Mutation, meiosis and sexual reproduction causes variation amoung members of the same species. Species tend to produce more offspring than the environment can support leading to competition for food or preda...
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Explain how a nerve impulse passes along a neuron (8 marks)

Neurons transmit electrical impulses. Electrical impulses are action potentials propagated along the axons of neurons from one end to another. At a resting potential , sodium-potassium pumps pump out 3Na+ fo...
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Explain two causes of inflation using AD/AS analysis.

Two causes of inflation include an increase in the price of oil and a depreciation of the pound. An increase in the price of oil will cause the costs of production for producers to rise, such as when fuel fo...
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