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How are capillaries adapted for their function within the body?

Capillaries have walls only one endothelial cell thick, meaning their walls are very thin. This makes them well adapted for gas exchange, as substances only have to diffuse over a short distance. Addition...

Answered by Leena C. Biology tutor
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How do I get an A* in biology?

Use the mark schemes. These change very little over the years and were my go to during A levels and GCSEs. Do as many past papers as you can possibly get your hands on and work out what the exam board giv...

Answered by Emily R. Biology tutor
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Give TWO similarities in the movement of substances by diffusion and by osmosis.

  1. (Movement) down a gradient / from high concentration to low concentration; 2. Passive / not active processes; OR Do not use energy from respiration / from ATP / from metabolism; OR  Use energy from ...
Answered by Murtaza S. Biology tutor
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Messenger RNA (mRNA) is used during translation to form polypeptides. Describe how mRNA is produced in the nucleus of a cell.

mRNA is messenger RNA which carries information from the genome to be translated into proteins. The DNA is transcribed into mRNA in the nucleus. DNA helicase breaks the hydrogen bonds of DNA into sense an...

Answered by Ryley C. Biology tutor
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How can the transmission of salmonella be reduced?

Washing hands (vomiting, diarrhoea) Isolation Not sharing utensils or cutlery

Answered by Sophie A. Biology tutor
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