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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

I always remember mitosis as the process that leads to "genetically identical clones" and meiosis being the process that does not lead to clones but is the process that produces a cell with h...

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Answered by Pooja D. Biology tutor
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What is an enzyme?

An enzyme is a type of protein that catalyses reactions that occur in the body. In many cases they are essential in order to allow reactions to occur under physiological conditions. There are many differe...

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Answered by Rohin A. Biology tutor
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Briefly describe the components of blood and their functions.

55% of blood is made up of plasma. This liquid component holds the other component of blood, cells, in suspension and thus is vitally important to their transport. Plasma is also important in transporting...

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Answered by Benjamin G. Biology tutor
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Are diffusion and osmosis the same thing?

Diffusion is defined as the movement of a substance from a high concentration to a low concentration, meaning they move from where there are lots of them to where there are fewer. Diffusion of these mo...

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Answered by Eleanor B. Biology tutor
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I've tried to learn all my notes, but what is the best way to prepare for the exam?

It's fantastic if you manage to learn all your notes before the exam, but knowledge isn't everything. It's also about how you apply the knowledge. I would recommend getting to grips with the syllabus, ...

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Answered by Nicholas T. Biology tutor
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