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What's the difference between diffusion and osmosis?

These 2 processes can be easily confused because they are both based on the idea of molecules moving from an area of HIGH concentration to LOW concentration. Diffusion= movement of ANY molecule. From an a...

Answered by Francesca H. Biology tutor
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What are Enzymes ?

Enzyme are biological catalyst that speeds up the rate of the reaction without being used up. Enzymes speeds up the rate of chemical reaction by providing an alternative route to the reaction which loweri...

Answered by Mahima L. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between breathing and respiration?

Breathing is the physical process where you inhale and exhale air in and out of your lungs. Inhaling brings in air containing Oxygen, which is absorbed and exchanged for Carbon Dioxide. The Carbon Dioxide...

Answered by Portia H. Biology tutor
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What are the names given to the body's first and second line of defence against disease? Name an example for each and how it works to prevent disease.

The first line of defence is passive immunity. An example is the skin and its job is to prevent a pathogen entering the body in the first place. Pathogens cannot penetrate the skin. The second line of def...

Answered by Eric P. Biology tutor
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Describe transcription and translation.

Transcription is the making mRNA from DNA. Translation is using the mRNA to code for a protein.

Answered by Clemmie B. Biology tutor
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