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Mitochondria contain 70S ribosomes (as opposed to 80S which would be found in other eukaryotic organelles) the same as prokaryotic cells. They also have their own DNA (mtDNA) which is separate from the DN...

Colour blindness is recessive, which implies that the child needs to have both chromosomes carrying the genetic error to be born with this condition. We know this is linked to the sex chromosome X so we w...

Independent segregation (of homologous chromosomes) Crossing over Random assortment

Providing there is a basic understanding of the anatomy and functioning of the kidney, we can start by stating that the homeostatic control of osmoregulation in the blood is achieved by h...

Firstly, specialised white blood cells, known as macrophages, detect the virus in the blood stream. This is due to the virus releasing chemicals, and in the process of chemotaxis, the macrophage follows t...