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What is the function of a chloroplast?

They are where photosynthesis takes place, providing food for the plant. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll pigment, which makes it green, which harvests the light needed for photosynthesis.

Answered by Louisa B. Biology tutor
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Explain how vaccination makes a person immune to a disease

Answer:A dead or inactive or weak form of pathogen is introduced. (Don't say Germ)This stimulates white cells / lymphocytes / leucocytes - B and T cells (not phagocytes)to produce antibodies. Antib...

Answered by Bethan J. Biology tutor
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How does the environment influence the growth of roots and shoots of plants?

There are 3 main environmental influences; water, light and gravity. The effect of water is known as hydrotropism. This can be positive (the plant grows towards the stimulus in this case ...

Answered by Ella G. Biology tutor
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Describe the mechanism of a reflex action.

A receptor detects a stimulus and generates electrical signals which are conducted by the neurones in the reflex arc. Firstly, the sensory neurone conducts the signal to the spinal cord. There is then a s...

Answered by Ella G. Biology tutor
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Explain how the human circulatory system is adapted to: 1. supply oxygen to the tissues 2. remove waste products from tissues.

The human circulatory system has dual / double system which means that it has higher blood pressure and a greater flow of blood to the tissues. The heart is made of specialised (cardiac) muscle cells whic...

Answered by Mariam B. Biology tutor
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