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Describe the structure of an antibody and relate it to it's function.

An antibody is a Y shaped protein which has a constant region and a variable region. The variable region of an antibod...

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Explain how capillaries are adapted to their function of exchanging substances, giving 3 examples.

Firstly, capillaries are one cell thick and so this makes them very thin. This reduces the diffusion pathway between the capillary and other cells thus allowing efficient diffusion. Secondly, capillaries ...

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What are the key different types of selection?

Directional selection occurs when a phenotype at the extreme end of a distribution is favoured and so over time the distribution shifts in the direction of the favoured phenotype. An exam...

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Describe the synthesis of ATP in oxidative phosphorylation

Oxidative phosphorylation is a critical component of the cell's metabolic pathway, and is responsible for the generation of most of the cell's ATP. Overall, reducing potential in the form of NADH and FADH...

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Describe the structure of the human gas exchange system and explain how we breath in and out.

The human gas exchange system includes the trachea, the bronchioles and the alveoli. During inhalation (breathing in) the diaphragm contracts and the external intercostal muscles contract. This increases ...

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