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Suggest what happens in heart muscle cells when the coronary artery gets blocked.

'Coronary' refers to heart, and coronary arteries supply heart muscle cells with blood. Firstly consider why we need to transport blood around the body? Blood carries many essential nutrients and componen...

Answered by Elizabeth L. Biology tutor
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The peppered moth is a moth species with pale brown wings. During the industrial revolution, the number of black speciemens increased dramatically around urban areas. Explain this phenomenon using the concepts of natural selection.

The case of the emergence of a new shade within the species is an example of Evolution by Natural Selection. Moths use the colour of their wings as camouflage against pre...

Answered by Martin K. Biology tutor
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Briefly explain how Darwin formulated his theory of evolution by natural selection.

Darwin made four key observations in his studies of wild populations: members of a population of the same species vary in their traits; traits can be inherited, or passed from parents to offspring; popula...

Answered by Zak L. Biology tutor
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Describe the structure of a typical animal cell and explain the functions of its components. How does this compare to the structure of a plant cell?

Cells are the smallest unit of life that make up every living thing. A typical animal cell is made up of a cell membrane, which maintains its structure and controls what goes in and out of the cell. Enclo...

Answered by Emily R. Biology tutor
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What are the differences between diffusion and osmosis?

Both these processes involve the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration. They are also both passive processes, so happen without the use of chemical energy. However,...

Answered by Phoebe T. Biology tutor
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