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What is the best technique for drawing diagrams in an exam?

First, list all the information you need to include as a reminder in some spare space. For example, if you had to draw a plant cell writing "cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes...

Answered by Bethany M. Biology tutor
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What are two different ways cells of the body signal each other? Give an example of each.

Electrical signal, e.g. when you touch something hot, an electrical signal goes from your hand to your brain to tell you to pull your hand away. How do you know it's electrical? Because it's so fast!

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Answered by Isobel H. Biology tutor
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Describe the function of red blood cells and how they are suited to their function.

The primary function of red blood cells (RBCs) is to transport oxygen around the body. They contain haemoglobin, which oxygen attaches to in order to form oxyhaemoglobin. RBCs are very small in size and a...

Answered by Hafsa S. Biology tutor
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What is the structure and function of a nerve cell?

Nerve cells serve an important function in our bodies to relay information as electrical signals from the periphery to the central nervous system. Nerve cells are also called 'neurons' and can be as long ...

Answered by Amelia H. Biology tutor
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TMV can cause plants to produce less chlorophyll. This causes leaf discoloration. Explain why plants with TMV have stunted growth.

Chlorophyll gives plants coloration so a discolored plant would have a lack of chlorophyll. This means that less photosynthesis would occur in the leaves of the plant, so less glucose is made as a result....

Answered by Nagashriya A. Biology tutor
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