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Explain how blood glucose levels are controlled in the body of someone who does not have diabetes.

If blood sugar levels are too high insulin is released from the pancreas so glucose is moved into cells. If blood sugar levels are too low glucagon is released and stimulates conversion of glycogen to glu...

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Answered by Isabelle L. Biology tutor
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Describe how plants living in dry conditions may be adapted to their environment.

Long/deep roots, stomata in pits, rolled leaves, tiny hairs on leaves, no leaves (cacti).

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What happens prior to and during mitosis?

Mitosis is the process in which a cell divides into two new cells. Cells contain DNA in the form of chromosomes as well as organelles such as ribosomes and mitochondria. Therefore if a cell is to divide i...

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Explain why a person who has cystic fibrosis may have more lung infections than a person who does not have cystic fibrosis

People with cystic fibrosis have a faulty gene which means they produce excess amounts of mucus. Lots of this mucus is produced in the airways and tends to build up in the lungs. The function of mucus is ...

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Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) causes plants to produce less chlorophyll leading to discolouration of the leaves. Explain why plants infected with TMV have stunted growth.

Less chlorophyll in the leaves means that less photosynthesis can occur. The process of photosynthesis produces glucose, so less photosynthesis will mean that there is less glucose produced. This leads to...

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Answered by Jared W. Biology tutor
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