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What are dominant and recessive alleles?

Alleles are different versions of the same gene, which give different characteristics (or phenotypes) when expressed. Each gene has a pair of two alleles, and these pairs can be h...

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What is the light-dependent reaction in photosynthesis?

The light-dependent reaction is the first stage of photosynthesis (the second stage is the light-independent reaction), and it takes place within the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplasts. Firstly, light...

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Describe and explain how a signal is transmitted between neurones.

Action potential arrives down the first neurone. The action potential is a changing potential as a result of ion channels opening along the walls of the neurone, with Na+ moving in down the electrochemica...

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Give one reason as to why is it important that Carbon dioxide (CO2) is removed from the blood ?

In the blood, the enzyme carbonic anhydrase allows water and CO2 to combine to form hydrogen carbonate ions and hydrogen ions. In the presence of many hydrogen ions, oxygen has a weaker affinity for haemo...

Answered by Novella O. Biology tutor
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Compare and contrast a food chain and a food web.

Both a food chain and a food web show the transfer of energy through an ecosystem, from autotrophs to final consumers. However, they have a number of differences. A food chain only shows one path of energ...

Answered by Tia N. Biology tutor
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