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Explain the adaptations of cacti to their environment

Extensive root systems allow for maximum uptake of available water from the ground. Low surface area to volume ratio reduces the rate of evapotranspiration, alongside a thick waxy cuticle covering the sur...

Answered by Lewis B. Biology tutor
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Sandeep has been fasting and is not drinking water during the daytime. Name the hormone and explain the sequence of events involving this hormone, that occur during the day to maintain Sandeep's water balance.

ADH (Anti-diuretic hormone). First his blood plasma becomes more concentrated. This is detected by receptors in the hypothalamus which stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete ADH. ADH enters the blood s...

Answered by Nathan B. Biology tutor
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What are the adaptations of alveoli to increase gas exchange?

Alveoli are folded to increase their surface area to volume ratio, so more volume of air can diffuse in from the blood and and in from the bronchioles. The lining of the alveoli walls are also moist so th...

Answered by Lathesha B. Biology tutor
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What is meant by the independent and dependent variables? Please give one example of each.

Independent variable: the one that you change. 

Dependent variable: the one that you measure. 

For example, a scientist wants to find out whether a diet including oats makes a horse run fast...

Answered by Lauren P. Biology tutor
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Which component of the vaccine stimulates an immune defence? How do they prevent people from catching the disease e.g. mumps?

inactive pathogens 

white blood cells produce antibodies 

these antibodies can be then quickly released whrn the immune system comes into contact with the live pathogen and destoy it 

Answered by Ines R. Biology tutor
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